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queso fundido with avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro garnish

Oven-Baked Queso Fundido Recipe

Creamy oven-baked queso fundido made with real cheese, Rotel, and an easy stir-as-you-bake method. One baking dish, minimal cleanup, maximum melt!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • rotary cheese grater
  • mixing bowls
  • 9 x 13 baking dish
  • large skillet or griddle

Ingredients

  • ½ lb ground beef, browned
  • ½ lb ground sausage, browned
  • 16 oz Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 16 oz White American cheese, shredded I find this in the deli section
  • 1½-2 cups whole milk
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles with juices
  • 1 (4 oz) can green chiles with juices
  • kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°
  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add ingredients to a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • Place baking dish into the oven. After 10 minutes, carefully stir the queso ingredients. Return it to the oven.
  • In another 10 minutes, give the queso another stir. Continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until everything is bubbly and melted.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir until the queso is completely combined.
  • Find a dipping vessel and enjoy!

Notes

If you want a little color on top, let the dip brown under the broiler just a few minutes after everything is melted and combined. 
Start with 1 ½ cups of milk. If you want a thinner queso, simply add more milk at the end. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 0.002g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 729mg | Iron: 1mg
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