Queso Fundido with Chorizo Recipe | Queso Fundido con Chorizo Recipe | The Barbecue Lab 4K

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo reduces fat content while still providing flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier option with less fat.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Baked chips are lower in calories, while pita chips can be more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

Preheat the smoker to 400°F with pecan wood.

Grill the poblano pepper, jalapeno, and onion after spraying them with olive oil to get char marks and flavor.

Place grilled vegetables in a paper bag to steam and make peeling easier.

Peel the skins off the poblano and jalapeno.

Dice the poblano, jalapeno, and onion finely.

In a cast iron skillet, combine the diced vegetables with the crumbled chorizo.

Add queso chihuahua and queso quesadilla cheese to the skillet and mix well.

Place the skillet on the smoker and let it cook for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and melted.

Remove from the smoker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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