Queso Fundido with Chorizo

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 6 ounces cooked Kiolbassa chorizo (casing removed)
• 1 small white onion (finely diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (finely diced (or poblano pepper 😍 ))
• 1 jalapeño (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 lbs Monterrey Jack cheese (grated)
• 1 cup pico de gallo
• Cilantro (for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a 10" cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo to the pan and cook, crumbling with the back of a wooden spoon, for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add in the chili powder and sea salt. Cook 30 seconds longer then remove from the heat.

4. 4

   Add about 1/3 of the cheese to the skillet along with half of the chorizo. Stir to combine. Top with the remaining cheese and the rest of the chorizo in the middle.

5. 5

   Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with pico and cilantro and serve.