By Becky Hardin
Published Aug 5, 2016
Crockpot Queso Fundido is the easy queso of your dreams! This slow cooker queso fundido recipe with chorizo couldn’t be easier (only four ingredients!), creamier, or more delicious! If you’re celebrating something (Cinco de Mayo, the Super Bowl), this crockpot cheese dip with sausage is the perfect recipe.
What’s in this Crockpot Queso Fundido Recipe?
This delicious queso fundido with chorizo only has four ingredients, has just the right amount of spice, and is made easy and foolproof in a slow cooker!
- Chorizo: A type of spicy pork sausage from Spain.
- Pepper Jack Cheese: Makes this queso creamy and spicy!
- Salsa : Choose a thin, restaurant-style salsa. It will help thin out the cheese!
- Fresh Cilantro: Adds a pop of freshness and color!
Pro Tip: If you’re not a fan of cilantro, try using parsley instead!
Variations on Slow Cooker Queso Fundido
You can use just about any melting cheese you like in this recipe and any kind of salsa! The world is your oyster! I highly recommend trying out different kinds of sausage, too, like Italian, Nduja, or andouille. For a vegan version, I recommend using my vegan queso recipe as the base and Trader Joe’s Soy Chorizo !
Queso fundido is just hot cheese dip filled with chorizo. It’s also called Queso Flameado, meaning “Flaming Cheese”, in reference to the spicy chorizo sausage.
Queso fundido is cheesy, spicy, and savory!
Traditional queso is just melted cheese dip, whereas fundido includes spicy chorizo!
Here, we are using salsa to thin out the cheese. However, if you find your queso is still too thick after cooking, you can add a few tablespoons of whole milk to thin it.
Queso can curdle if the cheese gets overcooked or scorched. If this happens, try adding a splash of lemon juice or a small amount of flour (whisk vigorously!) to bring the dip back together.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container, and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat queso fundido in a crockpot on the low setting, stirring until it’s fully warmed through. Stir in milk if it’s too thick. You can also reheat it in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
I don’t recommend freezing cheese dips because the texture will not hold up well when frozen, thawed, and reheated.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this dip with some homemade tortilla chips or some of our other Tex Mex favorites like Baked Chicken Tacos , Chicken Nachos , Enchilada Stuffed Peppers , or Easy Cheesy Tex Mex Rice !
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- ▢ 12 ounces chorizo
- ▢ 16 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
- ▢ ½ cup salsa restaurant-style (click for recipe)
- ▢ ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat. Crumble as you cook. 12 ounces chorizo
- Drain the chorizo fully and set aside.
- Combine the cheese, chorizo, salsa, and cilantro in slow cooker. Cook on high for 1-2 hours (or low for 3-4 hours), stirring every 30 minutes. 16 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese, ½ cup salsa, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- If desired, pour into oven safe bowl and broil for 4-5 minutes before serving to melt the top layer of cheese (optional)
- Serve with toasted bread or chips.
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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- Instant Pot Queso
- Vegan Queso
Crockpot Queso Fundido Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 12 ounces chorizo
- 16 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup salsa restaurant-style (click for recipe)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat. Crumble as you cook. 12 ounces chorizo
- Drain the chorizo fully and set aside.
- Combine the cheese, chorizo, salsa, and cilantro in slow cooker. Cook on high for 1-2 hours (or low for 3-4 hours), stirring every 30 minutes. 16 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese, ½ cup salsa, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- If desired, pour into oven safe bowl and broil for 4-5 minutes before serving to melt the top layer of cheese (optional)
- Serve with toasted bread or chips.
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
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MEAT/PROTEIN
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DAIRY
- Butter
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- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
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- Granulated Sugar
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FREEZER
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CANNED/DRIED GOODS
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
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- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
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- Ketchup
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- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
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- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
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OILS/VINEGARS
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- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
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- White Vinegar
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- Cereal
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Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
