Are you ready for the most weirdly delicious mash-up of two of our favorite things?! Queso fundido-melty cheese layered with chorizo, cilantro, green onions, etc.- and tacos-which need no further explanation-will meet here to create a cheese-filled double-layered taco. Seriously, what is going on?! And how has Taco Bell not created and trademarked this?!
I’ve made queso fundido but to put it in a taco? That’s just crazy. No, actually that’s just how the mind of Jessica, from How Sweet Eats. works. I saw it come through my e-mail one day and knew it would be on the menu within the week! It’s pretty simple to put together too…the cheese sauce only takes a few minutes and you just need to sauté some fresh chorizo and poblano peppers to create the filling. If you’ve never had a poblano, they’re not super spicy, but do have a little kick. Definitely try them with this as they’re traditional in a queso fundido and very delicious alongside the chorizo! Serve with any accompaniments you like-I, of course, need green onions, cilantro, cheese and sour cream. 
Have I told you that dairy is more greatest foe…but also the one I love the most? I could never stop eating it.
Have I also told you about how I used to order queso fundido (literally just a big skillet of hot melted cheese) for dinner at a restaurant I frequented when traveling for work? Like that was all I ate…for dinner…#livingmybestlife.
A couple tips:
- Make sure to use fresh Mexican-style chorizo. It’s the type you’ll find at the butcher counter with the sausages. Just remove the casing and sauté until cooked through and crisp!
- Keep your tortillas and hard tacos shells as warm as possible as you’re assembling and right up until eating. The queso will harden quickly if they aren’t warm. You can even keep the assembled tacos in a low oven-or just shove these off for people to eat as soon as one is made!
I highly recommend adding this to your weekend plans.
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