Taco meets cheese for a melty, cheesy, comfort situation in my Spicy Chorizo Queso! A fantastic, shareable, warm, cheesy dip that’s easy to make and perfect for every party.
As the name indicates, this creamy queso dip is loaded with spicy chorizo sausage for a hearty and filling starter.
This recipe was inspired by a local Mexican restaurant. A lot of my recipes are restaurant remakes.
This is a male-favorite dip and great for tailgating and game day celebrations that last all day and into the night. And, it’s super easy to make and can sit at room temperature for a couple hours. It won’t last a couple of hours though.
I used American processed cheese for the cheese. It’s creamy and smooth.
Spicy Chorizo Queso
Basically, chorizo is a sausage originating from Spain and Latin America. I seasoned this heavily with traditional Mexican spices. Specifically, but not limited to paprika, which gives it the red color. In Spain, it’s typically a chopped and cured pork sausage and therefore you can eat it uncooked. You may see it on a meat tray or tapas presentation. Mexican chorizo is uncooked ground meat. Therefore you must cook chorizo before eating. For my Spicy Chorizo Queso and Beef Chorizo Sliders Recipe, I chose a Mexican (uncooked) beef chorizo sausage.
Spicy Chorizo Queso is great with tortilla chips and Scoops. Also, spoon this tasty queso over a burger or hotdog. So good!
Spicy Chorizo Queso
Taco meets cheese for a melty, cheesy, comfort situation in my Spicy Chorizo Queso! A fantastic, shareable, warm, cheesy dip that’s easy to make and perfect for every party.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chorizo sausage
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup onions diced
- 1 jalapeno diced (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons green chilies chopped
- 10 ounces white American processed cheese Try Land O Lakes or El Viajero
- 6- ounce pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 Tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 8 cups Frito Scoops or tortillo chips
Instructions
- Heat medium sauce pan to medium high. Add chorizo and diced onions (and jalapeno). Saute' until chorizo is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Drain fat and add taco seasoning. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- Melt cheeses and milk in a microwave safe bowl in 1 minute intervals, stirring after each minute, until cheese is melted. Stir in green chilies.
- To Serve: I prefer to add the melted cheese mixture to a serving bowl. Spoon chorizo mixture in center. Top with tomato and cilantro for a pretty little restaurant- style presentation. (or if you prefer just mix the whole thing together! It's more than likely going to be mixed together once Big Daddy gets in....er, I mean..... never mind...) Serve with Frito Scoops or tortillo chips
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 1mg
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Terri says
I wonder if you could use real white American cheese instead of the processed?
Paula says
Yes, you may need to add milk to thin it some
Andi says
Paula, this looks DELICIOUS! I wish I was having it for dinner tonight!
Paula says
Seriously! I love cheese dip!
Peggy~PJH Designs says
This sounds really good. Thanks for sharing.
xoxo,
Peggy
Charlene@APinchofJoy says
Looks really good! Pinned! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!
Mandatory Mooch says
Looks delicious, Paula. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays. The next party is live!! http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2013/02/tasty-thursdays-29.html
Thanks, Nichi
Lizbeth McGow says
Making this for sure Paula! Looks Delish! My hubs will love it! he's a fan of anything cheese and Frito Scoops…so this is a marriage made in heaven! Thanks for posting Paula! Came over from a Pinch of Joy Sunday Party!
Christy @ My Invisible Crown says
I have the same problem. I could eat my weight in cheese dip but then I always order an entree too! I love the dip with chorizo. It's my favorite!
Vicki M. Taylor says
Boys will definitely be boys. Always in competition. Your recipe sounds yummy. I LOVE Mexican food. Followed you from SITS. Have a great day!
Jay Bea Chambers says
Hi Paula,
I can't wait to try your spicy queso. Love reading about your boys, they remind me of my nephews.
I found your blog on the blog hop!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Janice
I posted a dingleberry story on my blog, today. =) Hope you will check it out. jaybeachambers.blogspot.com
JB says
this looks great Paula!
Clarks Condensed says
This sounds so yummy! I'll definitely be bringing this to the next party I go to!