Don't you just love queso fundido? I know I do.
The Mexican version of fondue, the hot dip made with ooey gooey cheeses is the perfect way to kick off a meal of tacos or enchiladas because it's 1) easy to make and 2) immensely sharable. If you add enough chorizo to the mix, and add roasted peppers and chopped fresh tomatoes, it can even serve as a satisfying supper for those nights when you don't feel like preparing a big meal.
There are many ways to make it, but it generally has a few core ingredients _ melty cheese(s), onion, chili pepper and some kind of spicy sausage. My family likes it with chorizo, a highly seasoned ground pork sausage, but you also could use hot Italian sausage.
Some like to serve fundido with warm tortillas but I prefer tortilla chips, which can be easily made at home with corn tortillas.
Chihuahua or quesadilla cheese are usually found in the Mexican cheese section at larger grocery stores. But if you strike out, substitute another mild melting cheese like Monterey Jack or mild cheddar. I topped the dip with chopped cherry tomatoes because they were ripe in my garden.
