Description
Creamy, melty Skillet Queso Fundido con Chile Verde with roasted green chiles and a blend of Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheeses. Perfect as a dip for warm tortillas or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese (or mozzarella)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup roasted green chiles, chopped (Hatch or poblano)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup finely diced white onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Warm flour or corn tortillas, for serving
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Cook diced onion 2–3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped roasted green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring.
- Reduce heat to low and evenly sprinkle Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chile mixture.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for a lightly golden top, watching carefully.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Add diced tomatoes for freshness and color.
- Substitute pepper jack cheese for Monterey Jack for added heat.
- Top with sliced jalapeños or fresh salsa.
- Add sautéed mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or gently on stovetop, adding milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dip
- Method: Sautéing and Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about ½ cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
