Fundido

If you're looking for a delicious and cheesy dish, you'll want to try fundido. This Mexican dish is made with melted cheese and often includes other ingredients such as chorizo, peppers, and onions. While the exact origins of fundido are unknown, it's thought to have originated in the state of Puebla.

Fundido is typically served as an appetizer or main course. It's often served with tortillas or chips for dipping. The dish is said to be named for the way the cheese is "fundido" or melted.

Over the years, there have been many different variations of fundido recipes. Some recipes call for the cheese to be melted in a slow cooker, while others use the microwave. Some recipes include jalapeno peppers for a bit of spice, while others are more mild.

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Recipes

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Mac and Queso Fundido

  • salt
  • green onion
  • chicken stock
  • mexican cheese
  • vegetable
  • onion powder
  • mozzarella cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • smoked paprika
  • heavy cream
  • italian sausage
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • garlic
  • mushroom
  • cavatappi
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Pollo Fundido

  • cumin
  • cheese
  • sour cream
  • oregano
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • milk
  • jalapeño
  • chicken
  • salsa
  • cream cheese
  • flour tortilla
  • olive oil
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Queso Fundido

  • lime
  • poblano pepper
  • cilantro
  • powdered adobo seasoning
  • hot sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • green onion
  • chorizo
  • queso chihuahua
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Crawfish queso fundido

  • crawfish tail
  • worcestershire sauce
  • celery
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • lime juice
  • butter
  • jalapeño
  • garlic
  • cayenne pepper
  • salsa
  • all purpose flour
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Beery Chorizo Queso Fundido

  • tortilla chip
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • cumin
  • mexican lager beer
  • milk
  • chorizo
  • chili powder
  • garlic
  • all purpose flour
  • monterrey jack cheese
  • butter
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Chorizo Queso Fundido

  • corn tortilla chip
  • ground pork
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • salt
  • sugar
  • garlic
  • spanish onion
  • apple cider vinegar
  • thyme
  • cilantro
  • tarragon vinegar
  • vegetable oil
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • guajillo powder
  • fresno chile
  • monterey jack cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
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Kimchi Queso Fundido

  • kimchi
  • gochujang
  • cumin
  • tortilla chip
  • sausage
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
cilantro
garlic
cumin
onion
monterey jack cheese
jalapeño
chorizo
mozzarella cheese
olive oil
tortilla chip
green onion
butter
all purpose flour
milk
oregano
lime
onion powder
cheese
garlic powder
black pepper
salsa
poblano pepper
vegetable oil
bread
chicken stock
mexican cheese
vegetable
parmesan cheese
smoked paprika
heavy cream
italian sausage
mushroom
cavatappi
sour cream
chicken
cream cheese
flour tortilla
oaxaca cheese
tomato
powdered adobo seasoning
hot sauce
queso chihuahua
crawfish tail
worcestershire sauce
celery
lime juice
cayenne pepper
pico de gallo
pork chorizo
green chili
mexican lager beer
chili powder
monterrey jack cheese
corn tortilla chip
ground pork
paprika
sugar
spanish onion
apple cider vinegar
thyme
tarragon vinegar
guajillo powder
fresno chile
kimchi
gochujang
sausage
bell pepper
cheddar cheese
corn
serrano chile
shrimp
plum tomato

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