Queso fundido con chorizo empanadas served with a side of dipping sauce and cilantro.

Queso Fundido Con Chorizo Empanadas

If you’ve ever dreamed of wrapping the gooey, spicy goodness of queso fundido into a perfectly golden pastry pocket—this recipe is your dream come true. These queso fundido con chorizo empanadas bring together smoky roasted poblanos, savory chorizo, and a blend of rich, melty Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses, all sealed inside a crispy empanada shell. Whether you bake them for a lighter crunch or fry them for a classic indulgent bite, these chorizo empanadas make the ultimate appetizer, game-day snack, or party pleaser.

Ready in under an hour and bursting with bold, authentic flavors, these cheesy empanadas deliver comfort and fiesta in every bite!

How To Make Queso Fundido Empanadas

To make these cheesy, chorizo-packed empanadas, start by roasting and peeling poblano peppers, then chop them into small pieces. In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft, add chorizo, and cook until browned. Stir in the roasted poblanos, let the mixture cool slightly, and then fold in shredded Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each empanada dough disc, fold and seal the edges, and brush with egg wash. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden, or fry at 350°F for about 3–4 minutes per side for a crispy finish.

30min
Prep time
25min
Cook time
6
Servings
Queso Fundido Con Chorizo Empanadas

If you’ve ever dreamed of wrapping the gooey, spicy goodness of queso fundido into a perfectly golden pastry pocket—this recipe is your dream come true. These queso fundido con chorizo empanadas bring together smoky roasted poblanos, savory chorizo, and a blend of rich, melty Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses, all sealed inside a crispy empanada shell. Whether you bake them for a lighter crunch or fry them for a classic indulgent bite, these chorizo empanadas make the ultimate appetizer, game-day snack, or party pleaser.

Ready in under an hour and bursting with bold, authentic flavors, these cheesy empanadas deliver comfort and fiesta in every bite!

How To Make Queso Fundido Empanadas

To make these cheesy, chorizo-packed empanadas, start by roasting and peeling poblano peppers, then chop them into small pieces. In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft, add chorizo, and cook until browned. Stir in the roasted poblanos, let the mixture cool slightly, and then fold in shredded Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each empanada dough disc, fold and seal the edges, and brush with egg wash. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden, or fry at 350°F for about 3–4 minutes per side for a crispy finish.

If you’ve ever dreamed of wrapping the gooey, spicy goodness of queso fundido into a perfectly golden pastry pocket—this recipe is your dream come true. These queso fundido con chorizo empanadas bring together smoky roasted poblanos, savory chorizo, and a blend of rich, melty Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses, all sealed inside a crispy empanada shell. Whether you bake them for a lighter crunch or fry them for a classic indulgent bite, these chorizo empanadas make the ultimate appetizer, game-day snack, or party pleaser.

Ready in under an hour and bursting with bold, authentic flavors, these cheesy empanadas deliver comfort and fiesta in every bite!

How To Make Queso Fundido Empanadas

To make these cheesy, chorizo-packed empanadas, start by roasting and peeling poblano peppers, then chop them into small pieces. In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft, add chorizo, and cook until browned. Stir in the roasted poblanos, let the mixture cool slightly, and then fold in shredded Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each empanada dough disc, fold and seal the edges, and brush with egg wash. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden, or fry at 350°F for about 3–4 minutes per side for a crispy finish.

30min
Prep time
25min
Cook time
6
Servings

Ingredients:

For the Filling

For the Empanadas:

Queso fundido con chorizo empanadas served with a side of dipping sauce.

Directions:

For the Filling

  1. Roast poblanos directly over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes, then peel, deseed, and chop. Two roasted poblano peppers on a baking sheet.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add chorizo and cook through, breaking it up. Add chopped poblanos and cook 2 more minutes. Let cool slightly. Sautéd onions, chorizo and chopped poblanos in a skillet.
  3. Mix the shredded Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses into the cooled chorizo mixture. Season lightly with salt and pepper if needed. Skillet divided with Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheese on one side and the chorizo mixture on the other. Skillet with Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheese mixed with the chorizo mixture.

Assemble & Cook

  1. Place 2 tbsp of filling in the center of each dough disc. Fold and seal edges with a fork. Brush with egg wash. Chorizo and cheese mixture placed on an empanada dough disc. One assembled empanada filled with queso fundido and chorizo.Four assembled empanada filled with queso fundido and chorizo, brushed with egg wash.
  2. Bake or Fry: To bake, preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden. To fry, heat oil to 350°F and fry for 3–4 minutes per side, until crispy and golden. Four crispy empanadas filled with queso fundido and chorizo.

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Queso fundido con chorizo empanadas served with a side of dipping sauce.