Spicy Chorizo Queso
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
517 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Spicy Chorizo Queso
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No processed cheese in this EASY queso dip that's ready in 20 minutes!! Wonderfully spicy thanks to the chorizo! Great appetizer for holiday entertaining, parties, and game days!!
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Ingredients
- one 9-ounce package chorizo casings removed (I used pork; beef may be substituted)
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- one 10-ounce package queso quesadilla grated (Monterey Jack or American white cheese may be substituted)
- one 12-ounce can full-fat evaporated milk you likely won't use all of it
- one 4-ounce can fire-roasted green chiles do not drain
- fresh cilantro for garnishing
- 1 Jalapeño sliced into thin rounds; optional for garnishing
- tortilla chips for serving
- Sutter Home White Zinfandel wine pairing for serving
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the chorizo and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through. Crumble as it cooks and stir frequently to ensure even cooking. Note - The chorizo I used had plenty of fat and there was quite a bit of grease splatter; use caution when cooking if yours is similar.
- In the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking, add the garlic, and stir to combine. I prefer to let the chorizo get pretty dark so there are some very crispy bits; cook until as done as desired. Remove cooked chorizo from the skillet, set on a paper towel on a plate; set aside.
- To a medium high sided pot, add about 6 ounces milk, the grated queso quesadilla, and heat over medium heat until cheese is melted and mixture can be stirred smooth.
- Add the green chiles, about 3/4 of the chorizo (reserve remaining 1/4 for garnishing), and stir to combine. If desired and as necessary, add additional milk to achieve desired consistency, and stir to combine. (I added about 3 ounces used about 9 out of 12 total ounces.)
- Pour queso into serving bowl, top with the reserved chorizo, cilantro, optional jalapeños, and serve immediately. Queso is best warm and fresh.
- Serve with Sutter Home White Zinfandel.
Notes
- Cheese: It's very important that you grate whatever cheese you're using by hand or in a food processor and don't use bags of pre-shredded cheese because it's resistant to melting.
- Serving tip: To keep the queso from setting up as fast, use a serving bowl that's oven-safe that you gently heat in a low oven for about 10 minutes prior to service.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
517kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
1330mg
(55%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1330mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
18 reviews
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