Description
This recipe for Queso Fundido Con Chorizo Empanadas combines gooey cheese, savory chorizo, and flaky pastry for a delicious appetizer. Each bite features melty cheese and spicy chorizo encased in a golden, crispy shell, making it perfect for gatherings or a fun meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chorizo
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) package empanada discs
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked chorizo, Monterey Jack cheese, Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and black pepper. Mix well. This is your queso fundido chorizo filling.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay out your empanada discs. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the queso fundido chorizo mixture onto one half of each disc.
- Moisten the edges of the empanada discs with water. Fold the other half over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal, then crimp with a fork.
- Place the filled empanadas on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve your delicious queso fundido con chorizo empanadas warm.
Notes
- You can use pre-made chorizo or make your own for this queso fundido con chorizo recipe.
- Ensure the chorizo is fully cooked before mixing with the cheese for your chorizo queso fundido dip.
- Do not overfill the empanada discs to ensure they seal properly.
- The egg wash gives the empanadas a beautiful golden color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg