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Roasted Corn Queso Fundido

Creamy Roasted Corn Queso Fundido That's Perfect For Sharing

This Roasted Corn Queso Fundido is a melty, creamy delight wrapped in charred corn and cheese, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can use olive oil for dairy-free options.
  • 2 cups Corn Fresh corn preferred, but frozen works well too.
  • 1 Onion Yellow or white onions can be used.
  • 1 Jalapeño Adjust or omit for a milder dip.
  • 1 Red Pepper Can substitute with green bell pepper.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese Cheddar or a Mexican blend can be used for variation.
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is preferable for the best flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Cilantro Parsley can be used for a different flavor.

Equipment

  • heavy skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until bubbling.
  2. Add 2 cups of fresh or frozen corn, 1 diced onion, 1 chopped jalapeño, and 1 diced red pepper into the hot skillet.
  3. After the initial charring, stir the vegetable mixture frequently for another 5 minutes until they are evenly charred and softened.
  4. Lower the heat to medium-low, then stir in 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Continue cooking, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and all ingredients are well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Once beautifully melted and mixed, remove the skillet from heat and serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh corn and lime juice for enhanced flavor. Adjust jalapeño to taste if you prefer a milder dip.

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