Chorizo Queso Dip with Chipotle Peppers and Lots of Cheese
Hot, cheesy, and loaded with smoky chorizo, this queso dip is the ultimate game day snack. It’s smooth, creamy, and just spicy enough to keep you going back for “one more chip.” Whether you scoop it with tortilla chips or spoon it over tacos, this dip has a way of stealing the spotlight.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh chorizo
- 2 ½ cups half-and-half
- 8 ounces American cheese (cut into cubes)
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo (chopped)
- 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 2 ounces cotija cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Cook sausage in skillet over medium high heat until browned. Remove and place on paper towel lined plate.
- Heat half-and-half and American cheese in a medium sauce pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until melted, about 6-8 minutes. Add Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, cook, stirring until smooth. Mix in chipotle chilies, chili powder and cooked chorizo. Top with Cotija. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
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Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Make sure you use fresh chorizo, not the cured Spanish chorizo variety
- You can make this spicier by adding more chipotle peppers
- To keep this warm, put it in a slow cooker once you have melted all the cheese
- This will thicken up as it cools
- Try drizzling it over tacos or fajitas
- This makes about 6 cups of dip
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 0.3mg
