Queso Fundido with Aji Amarillo Seasoning

Name: Queso Fundido with Aji Amarillo Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 medium onion finely diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 4 tsps aji amarillo seasoning divided; 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled Mexican chorizo; 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese divided; 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese divded; 1 1/2 tbsps chopped cilantro; 1 1/2 tbsps sliced green onions

This rich, molten blend of melty cheese is the perfect match for the tropical flavors, smoke, and moderate heat of The McCormick 2025 Flavor of the Year Aji Amarillo Seasoning. Top with crumbled chorizo, charred onions, and cilantro before serving with warm tortilla chips.
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5m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

9

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons McCormick® Aji Amarillo Seasoning, divided
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled Mexican chorizo
2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese, divided
1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, divded
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons sliced green onions

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in medium cast-iron skillet on medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook and stir until deep golden brown and slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet; mix with 3 teaspoons of the Aji Amarillo Seasoning.
2 Place 1 1/2 cups Oaxaca cheese and 1/2 cup Cotija cheese in skillet. Layer with the onion mixture and cooked chorizo, top with remaining cheese.
3 Bake until the cheese is bubbling, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4 Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro, sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon Aji Amarillo seasoning. Serve hot with tortilla chips.