Vegan Queso Fundido

This Vegan Queso Fundido is so easy to make and incredibly delicious! Melted cheese, chorizo, and sautéed veggies create the most flavorful dip. Everyone will love this ultra-cheesy appetizer with their chips or veggies!

5 from 2 votes

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Bonnie - Serene Trail

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 375kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 a medium white onion, diced
1 jalapeño, diced
8 ounces vegan chorizo, (227g)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bags (7-8 oz each) vegan cheese shreds such as mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey, Colby jack, Mexican style (454g)

Topping Ideas

1 roma tomato, limes, avocados, cilantro

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the vegan cheese shreds in a colander and rinse them for 30 seconds. Shake off the excess water. (This will help the cheese melt better.)
Keep some of the onions and jalapeños raw for toppings. Sauté the rest of them in a small skillet (7”) over medium-high heat until they’re soft (3-4 minutes). I like to use a cast-iron skillet so that I can pop it straight into the oven from the stovetop. Alternatively, you can use a regular skillet and then transfer the dip to an oven-safe dish when ready.
Add the chorizo, garlic powder, and salt to the pan. Break the chorizo apart in the skillet and cook it according to package instructions. It should be about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Take the skillet off the heat and remove about 1/3 of the chorizo to save for toppings. Add both of the cheeses to the skillet and stir them in with the chorizo, jalapeños, and onions.
Cover the dish with an oven-safe lid or foil and bake it in the oven. After 20 minutes, check to make sure the cheese is mostly melted. If not, cover it back up and cook it for about 5 more minutes. Remove the lid and let it cook for 5 more minutes so the cheese can brown a bit. Make sure not to overcook it or the cheese will dry out.
Top the queso fundido with the remaining chorizo, jalapeños, onions, and any other favorite toppings. Enjoy it with tortillas, tortilla chips, or veggies!

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Notes

Store leftovers in a sealed dish in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat it in the microwave at 30-second intervals until heated through.

Nutrition

The nutritional information provided is an estimate from third-party calculations.

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