The Dish -- Queso Fundido

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.

Slice the white onion, poblano peppers, yellow peppers, and red peppers.

Sauté the sliced peppers and onion in a pan until roasted.

Add a little bit of oil to the pan.

Add the ground chorizo sausage to the pan and warm it up.

Add the sautéed peppers and onions to the chorizo in the pan.

Pour in the heavy cream to help the cheese melt and create a dip.

Add 2 cups of mozzarella cheese to the mixture.

Transfer the mixture to a regular oven and melt for about 4 minutes.

Remove the queso fundido from the oven; it should be bubbly and brown around the edges.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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