Description
A beginner-friendly, smoky, and spicy queso dip made with Mexican chorizo, sharp cheddar, and green chiles. Ready in just 15 minutes with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) Mexican-style smoked chorizo
- 2 cups (200g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
- 4 oz (115g) diced green chiles, drained
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Crumble the chorizo into the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned with crispy edges. Drain excess grease if necessary, leaving a little for flavor.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Sprinkle in the garlic powder and cumin. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to 1 minute to toast the spices without burning them.
- Pour in the milk and stir to combine with the chorizo and spices. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, stirring gently but continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth (about 3 minutes). Adjust consistency with more milk if too thick or simmering if too thin.
- Drain the diced green chiles thoroughly and fold them into the cheese mixture. Turn off the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately while hot and gooey.
Notes
Do not use pre-shredded cheese as the anti-caking agents can make the dip grainy. Shred your own block of cheddar for the best texture. This dip does not freeze well; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk to restore creaminess. Control heat by choosing mild or spicy chorizo and adjusting the amount of green chile juices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 10
Keywords: smoked chorizo, queso dip, cheese dip, easy appetizer, game day food, Mexican dip, beginner recipe, stovetop dip