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Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip
5 from 51 votes

Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip

The Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip combines browned fresh chorizo with sautéed garlic, onions, and poblano pepper, thickened with flour and milk to create a rich base. Melted Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses add smoothness and mild spice, while diced Roma tomatoes and cilantro contribute freshness. Broiling the assembled dip finishes it with a golden surface. This dip is creamy, flavorful, and spicy, making it ideal for serving warm as a party appetizer or snack with tortilla chips.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snacks

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh chorizo casing removed, or spicy sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ sweet onion diced
  • 1 poblano pepper minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups milk whole
  • 1 Roma tomato diced
  • 1 Monterey jack cheese shredded, 8-ounce package
  • 1 pepper jack cheese shredded, 8-ounce package
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 cup cilantro divided, fresh, chopped leaves
  • ¼ cup jalapeno pepper pickled

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to broil on high. Arrange an oven rack 3-inches from the broiler.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo or sausage and cook until browned, about 5-8 minutes, making sure to crumble the chorizo or sausage as it cooks. Drain excess fat; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Add garlic, onion and pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in milk and tomato. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in cheeses until smooth; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1/2 the chorizo or sausage and 1/2 cup cilantro.
  7. Place into oven and broil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately with remaining chorizo and cilantro, garnished with pickled jalapeno peppers, if desired.