Description
Cheesy Spicy Chorizo Queso delivers a fiery Mexican-inspired dip that brings explosive flavor to any gathering. Bold cheese melts perfectly with zesty chorizo, creating an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every party.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Proteins:
- 1 (9 ounces / 255 grams) package chorizo, casings removed (pork or beef)
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 1 jalapeno, sliced into thin rounds (optional, for garnishing)
Cheeses:
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) package queso quesadilla, grated (Monterey Jack or American white cheese may be substituted)
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (12 ounces / 355 milliliters) can full-fat evaporated milk (you likely won’t use all of it)
- 1 (4 ounces / 113 grams) can fire-roasted green chiles, undrained
- Fresh cilantro, for garnishing
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Sizzle the chorizo in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, breaking it into smaller fragments while stirring continuously.
- During the final cooking moments, introduce minced garlic and continue stirring until the meat reaches a perfectly crisp texture.
- Transfer the chorizo onto a paper towel-lined surface to drain excess grease, allowing it to rest momentarily.
- Select a medium-depth pot and pour evaporated milk, then gradually incorporate grated queso quesadilla while maintaining consistent stirring.
- Gently heat the mixture, ensuring constant motion until the cheese melts into a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Fold fire-roasted green chiles into the molten cheese sauce, integrating approximately three-quarters of the prepared chorizo.
- Adjust the queso’s thickness by introducing additional evaporated milk, creating a smooth, pourable texture.
- Elegantly transfer the queso to a serving vessel, strategically garnishing with remaining crispy chorizo fragments.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro and optional jalapeño slices across the surface for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, inviting immediate indulgence.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chorizo and jalapeño quantities for personal spice preferences.
- Choose leaner chorizo options or substitute with turkey chorizo for lower-fat dietary needs.
- Prepare ingredients beforehand to create a smooth, efficient cooking experience.
- Store leftover queso in an airtight container and reheat gently with additional milk to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg