QUESO FUNDIDO WITH CHORIZO 🧀wood fired oven homemade tortillas Forno Ventzia

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 oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Add crumbled chorizo to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Transfer the chorizo mixture to an oven-safe dish.

Layer shredded cheese evenly over the chorizo mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-12 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Serve with tortilla chips, black beans, diced tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream on the side.

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