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A simple queso loaded with tomato, onion, and peppers
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5 from 1 vote

queso fundido

A simple and delicious warm dip with cheese, peppers, onions, and tomato.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer / Dip
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Marie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 poblano or cubanelle pepper
  • 2 jalapenos minced (seeded if you prefer less/no heat)
  • 1 large tomato diced (reserve about 2 tablespoons for topping)
  • 3 cups Mexican cheese grated (I used a preshredded combination of monteray jack, cheddar, asadero and queso bianco)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large saute or cast iron pan and add onion, peppers and tomatoes (reserve some tomatoes for garnish)
  • Cook over medium high heat for about 5 minutes and stir frequently until vegetables have softened.
  • Lower heat to low and then add cheese and stir until melted
  • Top with reserved tomato and cilantro and serve with tortilla wedges or chips
  • May keep warm in small crock pot or reheat later to re-melt

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 1mg