Queso Fundido with Bacon
Food52
Photo by Ty Mecham
- Serves
- 4-6
- Prep Time
- 5 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 Minutes
Queso Fundido is a classic Mexican appetizer, a warm, gooey cheese dip traditionally served with tortillas. This version adds a savory twist with both chorizo and Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, creating a deliciously rich flavor profile. The diced serrano and jalapeño peppers give the dish a kick, balanced out by the mild, creamy oaxaca cheese. This queso fundido is perfect for game days or dinner parties. Serve it right from the skillet, accompanied by warm tortillas for dipping. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven for the best texture and flavor!—Jonathan Dillanes
Ingredients
- 1/2 pack Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, diced
- 4 ounce chorizo
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 20 ounce Oaxaca cheese, shredded
- Cilantro (for topping)
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This recipe is presented in partnership with Smithfield Foods.
Directions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2
Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Step 3
Cook the bacon for 3-4 mins. Remove from the pan.
- Step 4
Cook your veggies: add in the diced onion, and jalapeño peppers. Cook until the onions are translucent, and the peppers are softened.
- Step 5
Add in your chorizo and cook for 3-4 mins.
- Step 6
Just before the chorizo is done, add the diced tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 mins, until tomatoes have softened. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Step 7
Dab excess grease with a paper towel.
- Step 8
Remove half of the mixture and set it aside. Add in half your bacon.
- Step 9
Spread the shredded Oaxaca evenly over the chorizo and bacon mixture in the skillet. Then top with the leftover chorizo mixture & bacon.
- Step 10
Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Step 11
Carefully remove from the oven, top with some cilantro, and serve hot with warm tortillas on the side. Enjoy babe!