The Best Queso You'll Ever Make is Queso Fundido | Epicurious 101

Introduce the dish as queso fundido and explain the difference between queso and queso fundido.

Discuss the types of cheese used: mozzarella and Monterey Jack, explaining their melting properties.

Add cornstarch to the cheese to prevent it from becoming too oily and to make it more elastic.

Remove the casing from the chorizo and crumble it by hand.

Cook the chorizo in a pan without adding oil, as it has enough fat.

Cook the chorizo until it is crispy, similar to cooking bacon.

Add poblano peppers to the pan, explaining they take longer to cook than mushrooms.

Cook the poblano peppers until they are still al dente, then reduce heat to medium.

Add button mushrooms to the pan, noting that they can be substituted with other types of mushrooms.

Do not season the mixture yet, as the chorizo is already salty.

Add minced garlic to the pan, cooking it quickly due to its small size.

Add butter to the pan to enhance flavor and help the cheese stick together.

Incorporate cooked sweet corn into the mixture, highlighting the flavor explosion it provides.

Remove half of the mixture from the pan to mix with the cheese, leaving the other half on top.

Lower the heat to prevent overcooking the cheese, then add all the cheese at once to melt evenly.

Stir continuously to ensure all the cheese melts at the same time.

Once melted, finish by layering the remaining mixture on top for presentation.

Sprinkle queso fresco on top for added saltiness and color.

Garnish with cilantro or scallions for freshness.

Serve with flour tortillas or tortilla chips, emphasizing the importance of the tortilla holding the cheese.

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