Appetizer for 12
Queso Fundido
This warm cheese dip combines browned chorizo, vegetables, beans, tomatoes, and melted cheese in one baking dish.
Typical price
$4.63for 4 servings
$1.16 per serving$4.63 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: carlsbadcravings.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bratwurst and other fresh sausage$4.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $2.65Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.32Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 1 | $0.25Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.19Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.89 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Flour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 1/2 oz mexican chorizo
- 1/2 large yellow onion
- 1 serrano chile pepper
- 2 1/2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups freshly grated monterrey or oaxaca cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella or oaxaca cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp flour
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup pinto beans
- 1 cans (15 oz) tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 chopped roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and cook the chorizo in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet for 6 minutes, until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, serrano, and garlic, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and broth, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in the beans, canned tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, and green onions.
- Top with the grated cheeses and bake for 8 minutes, until bubbling and fully melted.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips if desired.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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