Queso Fundido
Queso Fundido is a delicious melted cheese dip. Make your favorite queso dip at home with these simple ingredients.
Servings: 4
Cost: $3.28, $0.82 per Servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Tablespoon All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 12 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese shedded
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 ounces Chopped Green Chilies
- 4 ounces Mozzarella Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In an 8 to 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and cook for approximately 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup whole milk. Continue whisking and cook for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese until completely melted.
- Stir in ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 ounces chopped green chilies until evenly combined.
- Sprinkle 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the top of the cheese turns golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite chips and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven when enjoying the leftovers.
If you do not have a cast iron skillet, you can use any oven safe skillet or saucepan for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1034IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 856mg | Iron: 1mg
