Description
A creamy, smoky, and spicy queso dip made with fresh Mexican chorizo and a blend of cheeses. This recipe stays smooth and hot for hours, making it the perfect game-day snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo (removed from casing)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and shred the cheeses. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it on the counter for 15 minutes.
- Brown the chorizo: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fat has rendered. Drain most of the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the diced onion to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toast spices: Stir in the cumin and chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Melt the cheese: Reduce heat to low. Gradually add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack, stirring constantly until melted. Add the softened cream cheese in cubes and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Add liquid and season: Pour in the whole milk and stir well. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with more milk if too thick, or simmer briefly if too thin.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl or slow cooker. Top with optional garnishes like cilantro or jalapeños. Keep warm on low heat for serving.
Notes
Shred your own cheese to avoid anti-caking agents that cause graininess. Keep heat low when melting cheese to prevent separation. This dip does not freeze well due to dairy content. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 10
Keywords: chorizo queso, tailgate recipe, game day dip, smoked chorizo, cheese dip, slow cooker dip, party appetizer