Chorizo Fundido - Hot Chorizo Sausage Cheese Dip Recipe

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories, while banana peppers are often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor, while green onions are often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped chorizo and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chorizo and drain excess fat, leaving a small amount in the skillet.

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

Stir in minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.

Return chorizo to the skillet and mix well with the onion and jalapeño.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.

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