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Spicy Chorizo Queso

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!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 517 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.)
  5. Pour queso into serving bowl, top with the reserved chorizo, cilantro, optional jalapeños, and serve immediately. Queso is best warm and fresh.
  6. 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

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

% 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.