Single Serving Queso Fundido

🥄 Ingredients

• 1 poblano pepper
• 1 onion
• 1 chorizo link ((optional))
• 1-2 cups cheese ((Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Oaxaca))
• 1 jalapeno
• 1 garlic clove
• chips ((or tortillas))
• stock ((or water))
• salt
• freshly ground pepper
• oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Roast the poblano in the oven at 400F for approx. 10-15 minutes

2. 2

   Saute the chorizo until cooked and set aside. I used 1/3 of a link for this batch.

3. 3

   Shred 1-2 cups of cheese

4. 4

   Dice 2-3 tablespoons of both onion and the roasted poblano, reserving the leftover poblano

5. 5

   Saute the onion in a dollop of oil for a couple minutes

6. 6

   Add the poblano to the skillet along with generous dashes of salt and pepper

7. 7

   Add the chorizo and cook until everything is at a uniform temp

8. 8

   Add the cheese and create a single even layer (using an ovenproof skillet or a baking dish)

9. 9

   Bake in the oven at 400F for 4-8 minutes

10. 10

    Meanwhile, add the leftover poblano and garlic to a blender along with a 1/4 sliver of the jalapeno

11. 11

    Add 2-3 tablespoons of stock (or water) and pulse blend. Salt to taste and set aside.

12. 12

    Remove dish from oven when cheese is just finishing melting

13. 13

    Serve immediately with your choice of chips or warmed up tortillas

14. 14

    Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes (optional)

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.