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Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos

January 30, 2017 By Laura 83 Comments

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Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos is the perfect big game dip for anyone who loves Mexican or Southwestern flavors. Cheesy, spicy but not hot, and indulgent in the tradition of the best party food, it is sure to be a big hit.

Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos

This is another one of those “no brainer” sponsored posts. I adore Mexican chorizo, and will always take the opportunity to get paid to create a recipe with it.

I had not previously had the opportunity to try Hatfield Quality Meats Recipe Essentials Chorizo, but I am excited to say it is delicious and spot on (I used to make my own chorizo). I tasted the dish before the cheese was added, and guys I could have happily added any number of finishing ingredients at this point because it was awesome. Looking for a great breakfast? Try scrambling eggs into it:

Chorizo cooked with onions and roasted poblanos for queso fundido

But it is the week leading up to The Big Game, so dips were on my mind, not breakfast dishes. Queso Fundido is a dish I have loved for a long time. The first time I ever made it at home, around fifteen years ago (!!), John and I both instantly fell in love. And Loki and Finnegan had the only fight of their entire lives when we gave them each a bite. For a long time Queso Fundido was a big story in our family, the dip that was so amazing the dogs tried to kill each other over it.

Hatfield Recipe Essentials Chorizo Sausage

Since then I have ordered Queso Fundido at Mexican restaurants every chance I get, but it had been a while since I made it–and definitely needed to share the recipe with you! So this was a great opportunity. Queso Fundido is a little bit different from what most people expect. In Spanish, Queso Fundido means, simply, “melted cheese,” and indeed, a true Queso Fundido is pretty much just seasoned melted cheese. In other words, it does not have a white sauce base or any of the fake cheese substitutions used to achieve a more saucy quality (think nacho cheese at a ball game). It is often made with chorizo, and Rick Bayless makes his with roasted poblanos, which I love, so I always have too. In Mexico, Queso Fundido would be served with warm corn tortillas–but I have always preferred tortilla chips both for the texture and for the stand around and munch factor. In order to help with that I have added a little cream to thin the cheese out a bit so the dip does not break your chips.

Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos

Many Queso Fundido recipes are made completely on the stovetop, and mine is made almost completely on the stovetop. I do finish it with a very quick broil–not too long, as you do not want the oil to separate and cause the dip to get rubbery, but the mildly charred spots on the top of the dip really up the visual tastiness in my opinion. If you can serve the dip over a tea light or some other gentle warming system, great, but honestly this dip is so delicious it will not last long and people will love it even as it cools as bit. Which brings me to another issue–how much to make. The recipe, as I wrote it below, is to feed a crowd–and likewise that is why I used my gorgeous enameled 12 inch skillet. But if I were making it for just my family, I would cut the recipe by a third, and either make it in a much smaller pan (my first choice, if you have a good heavy one) or transfer it to a serving dish. Unfortunately I do not recommend making Queso Fundido ahead. You can gently reheat and enjoy the leftovers, but be aware the oil will likely separate and it will not be the prettiest stuff ever–although John and I would both argue it is still hard to stay out of! Just not pretty enough for a party.

Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos

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Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos
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Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Adapted from Rick Bayless. This is written to serve a crowd, for something like a Super Bowl watching party. It can easily be divided to serve less people, in which case use a smaller pan or baking dish.


Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12 people
Ingredients
  • 4 poblano peppers (I used 3 as it was all I could find)
  • 1 lb Mexican style fresh chorizo, such as Hatfield Recipe Essentials Chorizo Ground Sausage
  • salt to taste
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 30 oz shredded cheese (see recipe notes, ideally a combination of Chihuahua cheese and Oaxacan string cheese)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 T Mexican style hot sauce, optional (we love Tapatio) (see notes)
  • 1/2 t Mexican oregano
Instructions
  1. Roast the poblano peppers on all sides. I prefer the broiler, but you can also hold them above a gas flame if you have a gas stove. When they are blackened on all sides, remove to a bowl and cover it with a towel.

  2. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes. Then peel the blackened skin off, remove the inner core with the seeds, and quickly rinse the remaining seeds out.

  3. Chop the peppers and set aside.

  4. Brown the chorizo over medium heat in a heavy bottomed pan. I prefer enameled cast iron if you have the right size, because it is gorgeous for then serving the dip as well. But stainless steel works too. Break it up and let it cook for 5 minutes.

  5. Keep breaking and stirring the chorizo. Add the onions with a tiny pinch of salt. 

  6. Cook until completely browned and the onions have become translucent, about 10 minutes. If you are using an attractive enameled cast iron pan, turn the broiler onto high. If you are using a stainless steel pan, you should skip the browning of the top.

  7. Add the chopped roasted poblanos. Stir and let everything heat up, about 1-2 minutes.

  8. Add the cheese in 4 batches, slowly stirring it in and letting it melt. In between batches, add the cream in 3 batches. Add the hot sauce with the cream if using. Keep stirring the entire time. 

  9. When the cheese is completely melted and the dip has been stirred smooth, it is time for the broiler. If you are using an attractive enameled cast iron pan, place the pan under the broiler for a just a few minutes, just until the dip starts to brown in spots. If you are using a stainless steel pan, transfer the dip to a serving dish and proceed with serving directions below.

  10. Sprinkle crumbled dried Mexican oregano over the bubbly queso fundido and serve immediately. If you can place the dish over a warmer, all the better--but this stuff is so delicious people will probably keep eating it cool!

Recipe Notes

When I first learned to make this, I used exclusively Oaxacan string cheese (similar to Mozzarella)--which necessitated a trip to the Mexican market. At my local grocery store here, however, they have Chihuahua cheese pre-shredded, as well as a mix of Chihuahua, Oaxacan string cheese and Cotija pre shredded. So I bought bags of each and used a mix. If you cannot find that, I recommend looking for Oaxacan string cheese, Chihuahua cheese and then a mix of Mozzarella and Monterey Jack--in that order!

The heavy cream is not traditional; I add it because traditionally queso fundido is eaten with warmed corn tortillas. The cream helps to loose the dip, so that it can be scooped by the more fragile tortilla chips. Because of this cream, you might prefer to add a little hot sauce. My kids loved it without the hot sauce, my husband practically required the hot sauce, and I was happy either way. 

 

Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos

 

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Filed Under: cheese, chorizo, Dips, Latin, Mexican dishes, products, reviews Tagged With: cheese, cheese dip, chorizo, dips, mexican, party food, poblanos, queso, queso fundido, Super Bowl

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Comments

  1. Jaimee W says

    January 31, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    I’m actually making a hot sausage cream cheese dip that consists of spicy sausage, rotel, onions, beef broth, cream cheese. I serve in a crock pot with tortilla chips. Always a big hit, and 4th year in a row it’s been requested 😉

    Reply
  2. Jaimee W says

    January 31, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/crypticmama/status/826516833947693057

    Reply
  3. Lisa Brown says

    January 31, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    Since it is just me and my husband, we are just having hamburgers.
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

    Reply
  4. Lisa Brown says

    January 31, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/826531448983166978
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

    Reply
  5. mami2jcn says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    We are having wings for the big game.

    Reply
  6. mami2jcn says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/826542859083997184

    Reply
  7. Natalie says

    January 31, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    I am making a nacho pizza, teriyaki meatballs, homemade guacamole and chips and cupcakes for game day.

    Reply
  8. Natalie says

    January 31, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    tweet – https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/826587133431394305

    Reply
  9. Julie Wood says

    February 1, 2017 at 7:48 am

    5 stars
    I am making Nachos, chicken wings, and brownie bites.

    Reply
  10. Julie Wood says

    February 1, 2017 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/826774451098308610

    Reply
  11. Susan Smith says

    February 1, 2017 at 11:05 am

    I’m making chili, nachos and chicken wings.

    Reply
  12. Susan Smith says

    February 1, 2017 at 11:06 am

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/826823930719694849

    Reply
  13. Jeannett says

    February 1, 2017 at 11:24 am

    I absolutely must make this!!!

    Reply
  14. Elena says

    February 1, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I am making chicken wings

    Reply
  15. Elena says

    February 1, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/826852263280857088

    Reply
  16. Mita says

    February 1, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    https://twitter.com/mitajdav/status/826855859745673222

    Reply
  17. Mita says

    February 1, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    We are making chicken wings.

    Reply
  18. Chrissy says

    February 1, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    I am making buffalo chicken dip. It goes with everything and is a huge favorite!

    Reply
  19. Chrissy says

    February 1, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/krisgan07/status/826895923657715713

    Reply
  20. heather says

    February 1, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    We are having nachos and wings for the big game oh and lots of chips and dips.

    Reply
  21. heather says

    February 1, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    my tweet – https://twitter.com/myway070/status/826921521973129217

    Reply
  22. Jessie C. says

    February 1, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    We are making teriyaki chicken bites for the game day.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

    Reply
  23. Jessie C. says

    February 1, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/826952317442199553

    Reply
  24. Madeline says

    February 2, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    I’ll make tacos because they’re always a hit and even the younger crowd enjoys them.

    Reply
  25. Madeline says

    February 2, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/827234860360138752

    Reply
  26. rachel says

    February 2, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    Nachos are on my list. And some sort of chocolate dessert 🙂

    Reply
  27. Stefanie G says

    February 3, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    I will be making chocolate cupcakes & chicken wings!

    Reply
  28. Stefanie G says

    February 3, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    tweeted https://twitter.com/stephcouponsxx/status/827588896431144962

    Reply
  29. Kristen says

    February 3, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    We’re having tortillas chips with guacamole and spicy chicken tortilla soup.

    Reply
  30. Rebecca W says

    February 4, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    My kids really love buffalo wings, but we might just do a pizza. I like veggies and dip, and lots of salty snacks.

    Reply
  31. Rebecca W says

    February 4, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    https://mobile.twitter.com/Michael64263870/status/827966101753585664

    Reply
  32. Debbie B says

    February 7, 2017 at 10:15 am

    That looks delicious but i just made queso with tortilla chips for the big game

    Reply
  33. Debbie B says

    February 7, 2017 at 10:17 am

    i posted a tweet: https://twitter.com/purplepanda1966/status/828985931751444480

    Reply
  34. Rebecca Thomas says

    February 7, 2017 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    I made pulled pork sliders with Maple-Chipolte BBQ sauce for the superbowl~! it was so great, I even stashed some extras in freezer bags for another quick dinner!

    Reply
  35. kjasus says

    February 7, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    i made chicken wings for the game

    Reply
  36. kjasus says

    February 7, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/829018759830634500

    Reply
  37. Jeffrey says

    February 7, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    It was just my two boys and I for the game, we made pizza and chicken wings. My wife got home from work a little while before the game ended and we all had milkshakes!

    Reply
  38. Jeffrey says

    February 7, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/829041851776786432.

    Reply
  39. shelly peterson says

    February 8, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    I made 7 layer dip and hot wings.
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

    Reply
  40. shelly peterson says

    February 8, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/829513266262994945
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

    Reply
  41. OFG says

    February 9, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/829799001755152384

    Reply
  42. OFG says

    February 9, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Cheesy beef nachos! Yum!

    Reply
  43. Elle says

    February 11, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    I made 2 different kinds of homemade pizza and a veggie platter with homemade dips and salsa.

    Reply
  44. Elle says

    February 11, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/830470433594032128

    Reply
  45. LAMusing says

    February 12, 2017 at 12:05 am

    I bought a sub sandwich 🙂

    Reply
  46. LAMusing says

    February 12, 2017 at 12:05 am

    tweeted – https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/830644010175770624

    Reply
  47. Margaret Smith says

    February 12, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    We had made chicken wings, meatballs and mozzarella sticks. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  48. Margaret Smith says

    February 12, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/830947788406013954
    Thanks again.

    Reply
  49. Cynthia C says

    February 13, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    One thing I made was hummus with veggies for dipping.

    Reply
  50. Cynthia C says

    February 13, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/831206721435602944

    Reply
  51. Wanda McHenry says

    February 14, 2017 at 4:47 am

    We had 3 varieties of chicken wings (Honey bbq, General Tso’s and Buffalo) with celery, carrots and green onions along with ranch or blue cheese dressing .

    Reply
  52. Wanda McHenry says

    February 14, 2017 at 4:49 am

    https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/831440126169513984

    Reply
  53. katherine says

    February 16, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    I made pizza and chicken wings

    Reply
  54. katherine says

    February 16, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/832276134205202432

    Reply
  55. Amy Tong says

    February 16, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Made honey soy chicken wings. This looks so good. Can’t wait to try it.

    amy [at] uTry [dot] it

    Reply
  56. Amy Tong says

    February 16, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/832315220773072896

    amy [at] uTry [dot] it

    Reply
  57. Tamara says

    February 17, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    We usually like making cheesy nachos on game day!
    westiemks5 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  58. Tamara says

    February 17, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/832791171130732544

    Reply
  59. Susan Christy says

    February 19, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    I made guacamole, no bake cookies and chili.

    Reply
  60. Linda C says

    February 19, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    I went to a friends house to watch the game.

    Reply
  61. Linda C says

    February 19, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/833434887671660549

    Reply
  62. Stephanie Phelps says

    February 20, 2017 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    Oh this looks and sounds amazing. I have to add it to my little menu. I love to make smoked wings and some homemade dipping sauces as well have veggie tray!

    Reply
  63. Stephanie Phelps says

    February 20, 2017 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/833708268744765440

    Reply
  64. Anne says

    February 22, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    The truth is I was home alone for The Big Game, so I didn’t need a big assortment of appetizers and finger foods. It may not be very exciting, but I had a nice bowl of yogurt to which I added some honey and granola.

    Reply
  65. Anne says

    February 22, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    I shared your yummy-looking dip and the Hatfield promotion on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/834545020002787334
    Thanks!

    Reply
  66. Barbara Montag says

    February 22, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars
    For the Big Game day we had nachos stuffed mushrooms and hot chicken drummies and wings.
    thank you

    Reply
  67. Barbara Montag says

    February 22, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/834551136208175106

    Reply
  68. Allison Swain says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:52 am

    Tacos! Thanks for the nice giveaway!

    allisonrsdswain(AT)gmail(DOT)com

    Reply
  69. Allison Swain says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:53 am

    Tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/allisonrswain/status/835004600692375552

    Reply
  70. Bert Ruiz says

    February 26, 2017 at 12:51 am

    My Sweepstakes entry: We had nachos & pizza.

    Reply
  71. Bert Ruiz says

    February 26, 2017 at 12:54 am

    twitter sweepstakes entry https://twitter.com/iamdadtastic/status/835729325810827264

    Reply
  72. Thomas Murphy says

    February 26, 2017 at 1:19 am

    I made pizza for the game.

    Reply
  73. Thomas Murphy says

    February 26, 2017 at 1:19 am

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/835735968011468800

    Reply
  74. Betty C says

    February 26, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I didn’t make anything special for the big game. I just had my usual chips and dip.

    Reply
  75. Betty C says

    February 26, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/835961953822593024

    Reply
  76. Kerry says

    February 26, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    We had meatball, veggie pizza and a few other appetizers.

    Reply
  77. Kerry says

    February 26, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/835965090952269827

    Reply
  78. Ellie Wright says

    February 26, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    We had burgers and nachos.

    Reply
  79. Ellie Wright says

    February 26, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    tweeted

    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/835989092227760128

    Reply
  80. Jerry Marquardt says

    February 26, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    I am making for The Big Game this year some delicious Mega Nachos! How delicious: re-fried beans, salsa, cheddar cheese tortilla chips, ground beef mixture, peppers, diced Roma tomatoes, jalapenos, scallions , sour cream and grated cheddar cheese on top.

    Reply
  81. Jerry Marquardt says

    February 26, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/835994372118310913

    Reply
  82. Lola says

    July 19, 2019 at 9:52 am

    Did anyone make this? Not seeing any comments having to do with this recipe

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 20, 2019 at 2:02 am

      When this was first posted there was also a giveaway running including a question about what people were serving at their Big Game party, which is why you see so many comments not reviewing the actual recipe. I still highly recommend making it though–it is fantastic!

      Reply

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