Queso Flameado with Chorizo

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Historic Centre of Puebla

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Queso Flameado with Chorizo, plated and ready to serve

Ingredients for Queso Flameado with Chorizo

Queso Flameado with Chorizo

This dish is what happens when cheese and sausage decide to throw a party.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb chorizo casing removed
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • Optional: splash of tequila or rum

Instructions

  • Cook chorizo and onion in a skillet until browned.
  • Transfer to a small oven-safe dish, top with cheese.
  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes or until melted and bubbly.
  • Optional: carefully flambé with liquor at the table (if you’re brave and sober).

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g
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About This Dish

This dish is what happens when cheese and sausage decide to throw a party. It’s gooey, spicy, and traditionally flambéed at the table — though we’ll skip the pyrotechnics.

Health Benefits

  • Chorizo and cheese both deliver significant fat and protein with virtually no carbs.
  • This dish skips any flour-based thickener, keeping it naturally low-carb.
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