Queso Fundido Recipe (2024)

Queso Fundido

This queso fundido recipe is the ultimate game day appetizer! Whether it's Superbowl Sunday or just Friday night with friends, this queso dip will disappear with a quickness.

The name "Queso Fundido" translates to melted cheese, and that is literally what you're going to get with this recipe. It doesn't get any more unpretentious.

What you have is a mixture of cheeses melted over a pan of cooked chorizo, onions, roasted poblano peppers and garlic, then topped with a quickly made salsa and diced avocado.

Queso Fundido Ingredients

For the salsa topping:

• Tomato
• Jalapeño
• Cilantro
• Lime
• Salt

For the queso fundidio:

• Mexican Chorizo - Try my homemade Mexican chorizo. So good! Or use your favorite brand.
• Onion
• Garlic
• Roasted Poblano Peppers - See how to roast poblano peppers for further directions.
• Mexican Cheeses - You can use chihuahua cheeses.
• Salt and Pepper

How to Make Queso Fundido

Make the salsa topping. Start by making the salsa for the topping. Simply dice the tomato and jalapeno and toss it in a small bowl with a bit of chopped cilantro and lime juice. And maybe a splash of salt.

Cook the chorizo and onion. Next, heat your pan to medium high heat. A 10-inch pan is needed here, unless you're making a larger batch. I used a cast iron skillet. Worked perfectly. Add the onions and Mexican chorizo and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until the chorizo is cooked through and the onion is softened up.

Garlic and roasted poblano peppers. Add the garlic and roasted poblanos. Stir and heat for about a minute, stirring.

Swirl in the cheeses. Next, add the cheese in batches, stirring as you go. The cheeses will melt quickly into the pan and become delicious, ooey gooey queso fundido with delicious onions and peppers.

PRO TIP: It's going to start melting right away. Give it a little swirl. Let it melt nicely through. This is why you need a nice selection of melty cheeses. Think Asadero, Chihuahua, Monterrey Jack, even cheddar works nicely here. I like to use a blend. If there is too much oil on top for your preference, dab it with a paper towel to soak it up.

Top with salsa: When the cheeses are nicely melted, top the batch with your homemade salsa and serve it up. Serve it nice and hot with crispy tortilla chips.

Recipe Tips & Notes

• Squeeze of lime. I like to squeeze a bit of lime juice over the top first. THEN serve it. So here you go, YES, NOW you can eat it. Please! I hope you enjoy it! Just serve this up along with a bag of corn tortilla chips and watch it disappear.
• Serving queso fundido. I love to serve mine simply with tortilla chips as a party dip, but try serving them with flour tortillas for a super cheese taco! So good!
• Serve immediately. This cheese dip recipe is best when served immediately. It doesn't travel well, so don't plan on bringing it to a party unless you are going to make it there.I WAS able to make it at my house and bring it to a party right next door. It did survive the trip and lasted about 20 minutes on the table, but after a while, the cheeses cool down and congeal, so it won't be so perfectly melty anymore.
• Keep it warm. If you're unable to serve it right away, you can keep it warm at 250 degrees F in a large oven a bit until ready to serve. Just be sure to preheat the oven to get it in their quickly.
• Extra toppings. You can easily add in other toppings. Some of my other favorites are chopped avocado, diced green onion, fresh chopped cilantro and sour cream or crema.

Can I reheat queso fundido?

Yes, but it gets slightly rubbery, so it’s best to eat it right away. You can try by adding it back to the stovetop, but again, it just won't be the same. So enjoy quickly! I hope you like it.

Check Out Some of My Other Popular Spicy Dip Recipes

• Mexican Corn Dip
• Southwest Style Cheese Dip
• Easy Cheesy Chipotle Bean Dip
• One-Pan Hatch Chili Cheese Dip
• Zesty Layered Taco Dip
• Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Pimento Cheese
• Homemade Mexican Chorizo