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A delicious plate of Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip

Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip

This creamy chorizo queso dip is perfect for parties or as a cozy snack. It's loaded with flavor and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 227 g fresh chorizo or spicy sausage (casing removed)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 g sweet onion (diced)
  • 1 g poblano pepper (minced)
  • 30 g all-purpose flour
  • 300 ml whole milk
  • 1 g Roma tomato (diced)
  • 227 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 227 g shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 240 g chopped fresh cilantro leaves (divided)
  • 60 g pickled jalapeno peppers

Equipment

  • Oven-proof skillet

Method
 

  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 poblano 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.

Notes

This dip is best served warm and can be enjoyed with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or even as a topping for tacos.