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Choriqueso

Choriqueso is a Mexican cheese dip topped with cooked chorizo sausage and a sprinkling of cilantro that is served with chips or warm tortillas. Makes a swell appetizer or even a meal unto itself.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/3 cups best quality Mexican chorizo removed from its casing and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups tightly packed shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lightly salted tortilla chips, corn tortillas, or flour tortillas warmed for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat, brown the chorizo until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the chorizo from the skillet and place it in a colander lined with paper towels to drain. Using more paper towels, pat the chorizo dry and wipe the skillet clean.
  2. Return the skillet to the stove. With the heat on low, pour the heavy cream into the skillet and then immediately stir in the Monterey Jack. Continue to stir until the cheese completely melts, 2 to 5 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and gently stir in the cooked, drained chorizo. Top with the cilantro and bring the skillet directly to the table. Serve warm with tortilla chips or warm. [Editor's Note: Seriously, serve it warm. It tends to get gloppy at room temperature. If you need it to hold for a while, transfer it to a wee slow cooker.]

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 510mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 510mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.