Description
A creamy, cheesy dip loaded with savory chorizo and topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, perfect for sharing and packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chorizo and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese, stirring until it melts into the chorizo.
- Pour in the milk and gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Add garlic, chili powder, and salt, then let the mixture simmer gently until thick and creamy.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chopped onion.
- Top with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for a smoother texture.
- Add extra milk if the dip becomes too thick.
- Adjust spice level by using mild or spicy chorizo.
- Keep warm on low heat when serving for extended periods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chorizo queso dip, cheesy dip, party appetizer, tex mex dip, easy queso