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Creamy Street Corn Queso Fundido Recipe with Homemade Tortilla Chips

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A creamy, smoky street corn queso fundido paired with crispy homemade tortilla chips, perfect for casual get-togethers or solo snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut off the cob, fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for roasting and sautéing)
  • For the homemade tortilla chips:
  • 10 small corn tortillas, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) for roasting corn and baking chips.
  2. Toss corn kernels with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and cumin. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until browned and smoky.
  3. Cut corn tortillas into wedges. Toss with oil and salt, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and crispy.
  4. In a bowl, combine shredded Monterey Jack, crumbled queso fresco, and softened cream cheese.
  5. Heat olive oil or butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped jalapeño (if using). Cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add roasted corn to skillet, stir and cook for 1 minute to blend flavors.
  7. Lower heat to medium-low, add cheese mixture to skillet. Stir gently and continuously for about 5 minutes until cheeses melt into a creamy, smooth mixture.
  8. Stir in sour cream, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  9. Place skillet under broiler for 2-3 minutes until top is golden and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  10. Serve immediately with homemade tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

Melt cheese slowly over medium-low heat to avoid grainy or oily texture. Roast corn well for smoky flavor. Watch broiler closely to prevent burning. Keep chips about 1/8 inch thick for best crispness. You can multitask by roasting corn and baking chips simultaneously. For dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and plant-based cheese alternatives, and substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt.

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Keywords: queso fundido, street corn, homemade tortilla chips, creamy cheese dip, Mexican appetizer, roasted corn, easy queso recipe

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