Queso Fundido
Queso Fundido is a delicious dish of spicy sausage and melted cheese. It makes for a great, freezer-friendly taco filling that your whole crowd will love.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb hot bulk Italian sausage
- 1 onion (1 cup chopped)
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese (shredded ) (2 cups)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- corn tortillas preferably homemade
- taco toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, brown the sausage and onion, breaking up the meat with the back of a spoon. Drain and spoon the mixture into an 8-inch pie dish. Cover the mixture with cheese.1 lb hot bulk Italian sausage, 1 onion, 8 oz pepper jack cheese (shredded )
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with fresh cilantro. Serve with corn tortillas, sour cream, and salsa.¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped), corn tortillas, taco toppings
Notes
To Make Ahead: Queso Fundido is a great make-ahead meal and also makes a great freezer meal! Prepare the dish as directed, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Bake and serve as directed.
Freeze Extra for Later: Cool the meat mixture in the baking pan completely before topping with cheese. Wrap in foil and place inside a ziploc freezer bag. Label, chill, and freeze. Thaw before proceeding with the baking directions.
Serving Suggestions: Serve Queso Fundido as you would other taco fillings in tortillas or atop a rice bowl.
How to Make a Meal Prep: Prep the dish and divide it into single-serve containers for meal prep. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
Make a Plan for Leftovers: Leftover are great reheated the next day. Promptly refrigerate leftovers and use within 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1mg