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Crispy Cast Iron Loaded Queso Fundido Skillet

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A quick and easy recipe featuring melted cheese and spicy chorizo cooked in a cast iron skillet to achieve crispy edges and a gooey center, perfect for parties or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • 6 ounces Mexican chorizo, casing removed
  • 1/2 cup diced red or green bell peppers
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of half a lime
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, warm corn tortillas or tortilla chips for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare your ingredients: Remove chorizo from casing and crumble it. Dice bell peppers, jalapeño, and onion. Mince garlic. Shred the cheese if not pre-shredded.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in your cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with your spatula until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add diced bell peppers, jalapeño, and onion. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion turns translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and spread the cooked chorizo and vegetables evenly across the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Place the skillet in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges turn golden and crispy.
  8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top. Squeeze fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
  9. Serve immediately with warm tortillas or tortilla chips.

Notes

Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for best crispy edges. If cheese isn’t bubbling enough, broil for 1-2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning. For vegetarian version, substitute chorizo with mushrooms or roasted poblano peppers. Reheat leftovers gently in a low oven to maintain melty texture.

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Keywords: queso fundido, cast iron skillet, chorizo, melted cheese, party appetizer, crispy cheese, Mexican recipe, easy snack

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