Easy Queso Fundido with Chorizo Recipe

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 oven to 450 degrees.

In an 8 inch skillet, brown the chorizo until crisp over medium heat breaking up into tiny pieces with the back of a fork.

Transfer the chorizo to a plate and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.

Add the onion to the pan and cook until translucent.

Add the garlic and cook for one minute.

Transfer the onion to a bowl and toss with the chorizo until well combined.

Allow the skillet to cool for a few minutes.

Spread half the cheese in the bottom of the skillet.

Top with the chorizo/onion mixture and then spread the remaining cheese on top of the chorizo.

Bake for 20 minutes until melted and bubbling.

Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips or soft tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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