Three Quick + Easy Queso Fundido Recipes
Chef Eduardo Garcia puts a flavorful twist on classic queso fundido to keep the Cinco de Mayo party hot for everyone, whether they're meat lovers, seafood fans or vegetarians.
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Jennifer Jane
Shrimp and Sweet Corn Fundido
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound small shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon Chile Salt seasoning (mixture with red-pepper flakes and coarse salt) (we used Montana Mex Chile Salt)
- 1 teaspoon Sweet Salt seasoning (we used Montana Mex Sweet Salt)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces Oaxaca cheese, grated
Instructions
1: Pre-heat oven on low broil.
2: In a large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil and shrimp. Saute for 2 minutes.
3: Add corn, garlic, Chile Salt and Sweet Salt. Saute until shrimp are fully cooked, then remove from heat.
4: Allow shrimp to cool for a few minutes, then chop into bite-size pieces.
5: Take mixture and place evenly on bottom of ovenproof dish.
6: Sprinkle Oaxaca cheese evenly over the mixture, and broil until cheese melts and is golden brown.
7: Serve warm with fresh tortillas or your favorite tortilla chips.
Roasted Poblano and Mushroom Fundido
Ingredients
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1/2 cup poblano pepper, skin off, chopped, and roasted
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Chile Salt seasoning (mixture with red-pepper flakes and coarse salt) (we used Montana Mex Chile Salt)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces Oaxaca cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, toasted (optional)
Serves 4
Instructions
1: Pre-heat oven on low broil.
2: In a large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil and mushrooms. Saute for 4 minutes.
3: Add poblano pepper and chile salt. Saute for 1 minute.
4: Spread mixture evenly on the bottom of a shallow, ovenproof dish, then cover with Oaxaca cheese.
5: Broil in the oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
6: Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, if desired.
7: Serve warm with fresh tortillas or your favorite tortilla chips.
Lamb and Mint Fundido
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 6 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped with stems removed
- 3 teaspoons Picante Salt seasoning (we used Montana Mex Picante Salt)
- 4 ounces Oaxaca cheese, grated
- 4 ounces Oaxaca cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1: Pre-heat oven on low broil.
2: In a large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil and lamb. Saute and break as you would with ground beef for tacos, about 4 minutes.
3: Add thyme, garlic and Picante Salt seasoning. Saute until garlic is cooked, about 2 minutes.
4: Turn off heat and add mint. Stir to combine.
5: Spread mixture evenly on the bottom of a shallow, ovenproof dish, then cover with Oaxaca cheese.
6: Broil in the oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
7: Serve warm with fresh tortillas or your favorite tortilla chips.