Queso Fundido with Aji Amarillo Seasoning

Name: Queso Fundido with Aji Amarillo Seasoning
Yield: 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 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 1/2 tablespoons sliced green onions

By: McCormick Kitchens

Made With:

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.

This recipe features The McCormick 2025 Flavor of the Year: Aji Amarillo Seasoning.

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

5m
Cook Time:

15m
Ingredients:

9
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 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons sliced green onions

This recipe features The McCormick 2025 Flavor of the Year: Aji Amarillo Seasoning.

Key products

McCormick® 2025 Flavor of the Year Aji Amarillo Seasoning

$9.99

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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.
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.
Bake until the cheese is bubbling, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro, sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon Aji Amarillo seasoning. Serve hot with tortilla chips.