Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt
Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt layers rich, stretchy Chihuahua or Monterey Jack with spiced chorizo for a gooey, satisfying bite. The gentle heat of serrano and sweetness of sautéed onion balance the creamy cheese, especially when topped with pico de gallo or avocado. Serve hot with warm tortillas for parties, game day, or a festive starter before dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook18 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Brown the chorizo in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- 4
In the same skillet, add oil if needed and cook the onion and chile pepper until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt.
- 5
Stir in all but 2 tablespoons of the chorizo and sprinkle with Chihuahua cheese.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts and bubbles, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 7
If desired, broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until the top begins to blister.
- 8
Top with the reserved chorizo and desired toppers. Serve with warm tortillas.
- Calories 381.57 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 16.95 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 27.72 g 10%
- Total Fat 21.09 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 10.79 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.72 mg High 21%
- Sodium 613.05 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 1.48 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 359.49 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 0.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 255.2 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 5.48 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 28 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn Tortilla, Mexican Chorizo, Pico de Gallo, and Salt. Each serving provides about 381.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn Tortilla, Mexican Chorizo, Pico de Gallo, Salt, Serrano Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt?
- About 28 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 18 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 381.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt healthy?
- Cheesy Chorizo Queso Melt has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 381.57 calories and 16.95 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 613.05 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.79 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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