What is queso fundido?
Queso fundido is a Mexican cheese dish traditionally served as an appetizer. The melted cheese is served with crispy tortilla chips for dipping.TranslationQueso fundido translates to “melted cheese.” The dish is referred to as queso flameado, or flaming cheese, in northern Mexico.OriginsCooks in northern Mexico first created queso fundido using Mexican cheese such as asadero, which is similar to mozzarella, or Chihuahua cheese, which resembles a mild cheddar.IngredientsQueso fundido begins with a mild melted cheese. To this, cooks commonly add rajas, which are roasted poblano peppers, to add spice, and cooked, ground chorizo sausage for a meaty flavor and texture.VarietiesPopular chef and cookbook author Rick Bayless, who specializes in Mexican cuisine, has written recipes for two varieties of queso fundido. In one, he replaces the rajas and chorizo with fresh tomatoes and jalapeños as well as a splash of tequila. The other recipe incorporates mushrooms into the melted cheese.Appearanc
