Queso Fundido con Chorizo y Chipotle (Baked Cheese with Chorizo)
Bubbling melted cheese topped with spicy crumbled Mexican chorizo and smoky chipotle, scooped up with warm tortillas.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Flour tortillas and Homemade Mexican chorizo. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.36 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan or skillet over a medium heat.
- 2
Crumble in your ready made Mexican chorizo (see the base recipe) and fry for 8 minutes, breaking it up, until cooked through, with no pink, and the fat has run.
8 min - 3
Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until soft, then the garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in your ready made chipotle adobo sauce (see the base recipe).
4 min 30 s - 4
Spoon the chorizo into a bowl for a moment. Mix the mozzarella and cheddar together and spread half in the pan, then spoon over half the chorizo. Repeat with the rest.
- 5
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges.
10 min - 6
Warm your ready made flour tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan. Scatter the coriander over the cheese and serve at once with the tortillas and lime.
Tips
- Grate the cheese yourself from a block. Pre grated cheese contains anti caking powder and melts less smoothly.
- Use a skillet that goes straight from hob to oven, so you can serve in the pan.
- Eat it hot. Fundido goes firm within a few minutes as it cools.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Cover and keep leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, reheating in the oven until steaming hot all the way through. Do not freeze.
Questions
Can I use shop bought chorizo?
Raw Mexican chorizo is the best choice. Cured Spanish chorizo is different. Dice it small and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until it releases its oil.
Which cheese is best?
Oaxaca cheese is traditional. Mozzarella gives the same stringy melt, and cheddar adds flavour.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes. Fry sliced mushrooms and a pinch of smoked paprika in place of the chorizo, and keep the chipotle.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
Caldo Tlalpeno (Chicken, Chickpea and Chipotle Soup)
GFNFEFQuesadillas de Atún con Chipotle (Tuna and Chipotle Quesadillas)
EFNFColiflor Asada al Chipotle con Salsa de Aguacate (Roast Chipotle Cauliflower)
GFDFEFCaldo Tlalpeño (Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Soup)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.