Best 5 Mac And Queso Fundido Recipes

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Calling all mac and cheese lovers! Are you ready to take your favorite comfort food to the next level? Meet mac and queso fundido, a delightful fusion of two classic dishes that combines the gooey goodness of mac and cheese with the rich, flavorful queso fundido. This culinary masterpiece is sure to tantalize your taste buds and become a hit at your next gathering. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds. So, get ready to embark on a cheesy adventure as we delve into the world of mac and queso fundido.

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MAC AND QUESO WITH SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
6 ounces cavatappi or fusilli
3 hot turkey sausage links (about 8 ounces), casings removed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sour cream
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles, drained
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, then transfer to an 8-inch square flameproof baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, cook the sausage in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Add the flour, chili powder, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until combined, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, scraping up any browned bits. Add the processed cheese and whisk until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the eggs. Return the saucepan to medium-low heat and cook, whisking, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream and tomatoes.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and broil until melted and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes.

MAC AND QUESO FUNDIDO



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This recipe, adapted from "Chicano Eats: Recipes From My Mexican-American Kitchen" (Harper Design, 2020) by Esteban Castillo, is less dip than it is pasta - a smoky, spicy version of the best boxed macaroni and cheese you've ever had. Make a very simple roux, to which you add smoked paprika and three types of grated cheese (mozzarella, Mexican cheese blend and Parmesan). Stir in the noodles until they are glossy and coated. You could stop there or take it over the top by finishing the dish with crumbled, cooked chorizo and sautéed mushrooms.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     dinner, meat, noodles, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
5 ounces mushrooms, preferably cremini, sliced (about 2 cups)
1/4 pound fresh chorizo or hot Italian sausage, casing removed (optional)
8 ounces cavatappi (corkscrew) or other small pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
Sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.
  • As the water comes to a boil, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the mushrooms and cook until crispy and golden brown all over, about 5 minutes on each side. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and transfer to a plate. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Line another plate with paper towels. Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook, crumbling the meat with a spatula, until the fat has rendered and the chorizo is crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and set aside on the paper towels to drain.
  • Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and return the pasta back to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, in the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour, then slowly whisk in the stock. Once the stock is incorporated, whisk in the milk and cream until smooth. Whisk in onion powder and smoked paprika, then cook until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mozzarella, Mexican cheese blend and Parmesan until completely melted. Adjust the salt to taste.
  • Add the cheese sauce to the pasta and stir to evenly coat the pasta in the sauce. Leave in the pot or transfer to a serving dish and top with the mushrooms and chorizo, if using. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

QUESO FUNDIDO WITH CHORIZO RECIPE BY TASTY



Queso Fundido With Chorizo Recipe by Tasty image

Queso fundido is a tasty comfort food that originated in northern Mexico as a campfire dish of chorizo, tomatoes, onions, and poblano peppers in a pool of gooey, stringy, melted cheese. The dish is often prepared tableside in restaurants, where it is flambéed and presented bubbling hot in small casserole dishes as an appetizer. In this version, chorizo is sautéed until crisp and golden, then combined with queso Oaxaca for a simple, yet no less delicious, snack. Spoon the queso onto soft tortillas and serve individually, or set the pot between a group of people and dig in.

Provided by Joe Sasto

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ lb ground chorizo
5 flour tortillas, 6 in (15 cm)
6 oz Oaxaca queso
kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Crumble the chorizo into a large pan over high heat and cook until the fat has rendered and the chorizo caramelized and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and arrange the tortillas on top of the chorizo to warm.
  • Meanwhile, tear the cheese by hand into a small baking dish. Season the cheese with salt, if needed. Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with the chorizo.
  • Serve the queso fundido with the warmed tortillas.
  • Enjoy!

QUESO FUNDIDO



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces Mexican chorizo
1 small onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1/4 cup tequila (optional)
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, grated
Chili powder
2 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving
Carrot sticks and cauliflower florets, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a 9-inch cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, crumbling it as you go, until browned and cooked through.
  • Remove the chorizo from the skillet and drain it on paper towels (chorizo is very greasy!). Pour off any excess fat from the skillet.
  • Without cleaning the skillet, add the onion and bell peppers.
  • Cook the veggies over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until they brown and soften, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the tequila, if using. Turn the heat back on to medium-high and cook until the vegetables are golden brown and the liquor has reduced, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside. Turn off the heat.
  • Mix the cheeses together, then cover the bottom of a medium ovenproof skillet with one-third of the cheese mixture . . .
  • Add one-third of the vegetables . . .
  • And one-third of the chorizo.
  • Continue with two more layers, ending with chorizo. Sprinkle the top with chili powder.
  • Bake until the cheese is totally melted, hot, and slightly bubbling around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Watch it constantly, as you don't want the cheese to get overly melted and hard. But you want it to be sizzling!
  • Top with the tomatoes, a sprinkle of kosher salt, and the cilantro.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips . . .
  • Or carrot sticks and cauliflower florets if you want to avoid chips!

QUESO FUNDIDO (MARK BITTMAN)



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Make and share this Queso Fundido (Mark Bittman) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     High Protein

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small fresh chili pepper, preferably serrano
butter
1 tablespoon oil (neutral oil like corn or grapeseed)
1 small onion, diced
1/2 lb mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed and crumbled
1 lb melting cheese (queso asadero, Chihuahua, Menonita, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
corn tortillas or flour tortilla, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°; roast chile in a dry skillet over medium heat (or over an open flame), turning to brown on all sides; cool it, then peel, seed, stem, and chop.
  • Liberally butter a 9-inch gratin dish or similar baking dish and put it in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, add the oil to a large skillet; turn heat to med-high.
  • Add in onion; cook/stir occasionally, until translucent, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add in the chile and chorizo; cook/stir occasionally, until the choirzo is cooked through, about 5 minutes; drain oil from pan.
  • Layer the cheese across the bottom of the heated gratin dish and sprinkle the chorizo mixture on top.
  • Bake until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
  • Scoop the hot melted cheese and chorizo into warm tortillas and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.2, Fat 52.9, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 122.5, Sodium 1797.2, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 36.3

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese: This is the most important ingredient in mac and queso fundido, so don't skimp. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso Oaxaca.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. If you overcook it, it will become mushy and the dish will be less enjoyable.
  • Use a heavy skillet: A heavy skillet will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the cheese from burning.
  • Stir constantly: This will help to prevent the cheese from sticking to the pan and burning.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add other ingredients, such as cooked chicken, beef, or vegetables.
  • Serve immediately: Mac and queso fundido is best served immediately, while the cheese is still melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Mac and queso fundido is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover pasta and cheese, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give mac and queso fundido a try. You won't be disappointed!

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