Chorizo Queso Dip
Chorizo Queso Dip Appetizer ~ spicy chorizo sausage in a velvety cheesy dip.
Servings: 4
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh chorizo casings removed
- 1 10 ounce can Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies undrained
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
- ½ cup Sharp Cheddar cheese grated
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped (optional: more for garnish)
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat then add the olive oil.
- Remove the chorizo from its casings and drop it into the skillet. Cook until it's brown and cooked through, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Drain excess fat (optional: blot with paper towel) and reserve 1 tablespoon of the cooked chorizo for garnish.
- Fold in the tomatoes (including juices) and lime juice and once combined, dot the top with the Velveeta (shown) and cook over medium-low heat 5-7 minutes or until the Velveeta is melted and the dip is smooth.
- Blend in the Cheddar cheese then fold in the heavy cream, salt, chili powder and cumin, cooking another 2-3 minutes stirring frequently.
- Combine the cilantro, then transfer the dip to a serving bowl, top with garnish and serve right away with warm tortilla chips.