Pan-Fried Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Oaxacan Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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Melty Oaxacan cheese combined with spicy chorizo, pan-fried to golden bubbling perfection, perfect for dipping with warm tortillas. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns Oaxacan cheese, Mexican chorizo, white onion into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 oz shredded Oaxacan cheese
5 oz casing removed Mexican chorizo
1/2 small, finely diced white onion
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8, warmed corn tortillas
4 fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 5 oz Mexican chorizo and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Add 1/2 small finely diced white onion and 1 minced jalapeño pepper to the skillet with the chorizo. Sauté for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle 10 oz shredded Oaxacan cheese evenly over the chorizo mixture. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring gently occasionally, until cheese melts and becomes bubbly and golden on the bottom.
Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro on top. Serve immediately with 8 warmed corn tortillas and fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the queso fundido.