Tequila Queso Fundido
You can make this restaurant-style Tequila Queso Fundido at home for a decadent and indulgent cheese dip with a hint of tequila. This queso dip pairs perfectly with fresh tortilla chips and a margarita! This recipe is small-batch meant for 3-4 people but it can easily be doubled for a larger party.
Queso fundido translates to molten or melted cheese and is one of the best appetizers you can order or make! Queso fundido is similar to fondue and is often served with chorizo.
Fry Your Own Tortilla Chips
Cut round tortillas into quarters and fill a deep pan or cast iron pan with oil (vegetable or canola) about 1″ high over medium-high heat. Heat the oil for a few minutes. You can test the oil with a small piece of corn tortilla. When the piece bubbles, the oil is ready to go. Add 8-10 sliced tortillas to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Flip and cook on the other side. Once the tortillas are light brown they are ready to be pulled out of the oil. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt and chile powder if desired.
Bake Your Own Tortilla Chips
Cut round tortillas into quarters and preheat the oven to 375ºF. Place the corn tortilla slices on the oven rack (you can also place a cooling rack down first so the chips don’t fall through). Bake for 4 minutes, flip the chips and bake for another 3-4 minutes. Salt the chips if desired as soon as they come out. You can also spray with a bit of oil or water before sprinkling on the salt so that it sticks.
Tequila Queso Fundido in a cast iron pot
Tequila Queso Fundido with tortilla chips
Tequila Queso Fundido
Tequila Queso Fundido
Recipe details
- 4 servings
- Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 10 Minutes Total time: 20 min
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You wrote in your Ingredient list chile powder, homemade or store bought, see notes. I don’t see it. Did I miss something?
Toast the peppers, 30 seconds per side for a better flavor.