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Combine velvety, creamy cheese with spicy, flavorful chorizo in my Chorizo Dip Recipe! Featuring a base of cheddar and cream cheese filled with chorizo, this recipe is so simple it can be made in just ten minutes. This easy chorizo queso dip has quickly become my new go-to appetizer!
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Chorizo Cheese Dip
Looking to add a bit of spicy, irresistibly flavorful flair to your next game day snack platter? Let me introduce my Mexican-inspired favorite: Chorizo Queso Dip! Combining the smoky, spicy goodness of chorizo with gooey, easy-to-work-with cream cheese, this sausage cream cheese dip is a must-try.
The secret to why this is such an excellent sausage dip recipe is all in the cream cheese! I love making my homemade queso dip, but I want a party-friendly dip that can be snacked on over time.
That's where cream cheese saves the day! Fluffy, creamy, and soft even at room temperature, this incredible cheese dip with chorizo is great for feeding a crowd. Best of all, it tastes truly delicious!
Cheese Dip with Chorizo Ingredients
- Chorizo
- Cream cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Cheddar cheese
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Green chilies
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Chorizo Dip
- In a large skillet, cook the chorizo sausage over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, then drain the excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the chorizo. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, and add the diced tomatoes and green chiles to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Add the softened cream cheese and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the Monterey jack or cheddar cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth and well blended.
- Transfer the chorizo dip to a serving dish, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Cream Cheese Dip with Chorizo Tips
- Quality chorizo will make a significant difference in this dip. The chorizo carries the flavor, so choose a sausage with the spice level you prefer.
- Grate your cheese! Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can cause it to melt unevenly. Ideally, purchase a block of cheese and grate it just before use.
- Feel free to change the cheese blend to suit your taste! While I enjoy cheddar's added sharpness and flavor, you might prefer milder cheeses like Monterey Jack or added zest with Pepper Jack.
- Consider adding extras to enhance the dip! Black beans, corn, bell peppers, or even a splash of hot sauce or a squeeze of lime can introduce additional layers of flavor.
Chorizo Dip FAQ
Chorizo is intensely flavorful and spicy, so it tends to pair the best with mild, creamy cheeses that will take the edge off and mellow out the flavor. I prefer to use mild cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese for the cheese to be used with any dish including chorizo.
While chorizo is made in many ways with many variations, the main ingredients are always the same: pork, smoked paprika, and garlic. These are then adjusted with extra spices and salt to create an intensely flavorful and spicy sausage.
This depends on the type of chorizo being used! For raw chorizo sausage, cook it as you would ground beef by placing it in a skillet with a little oil and breaking it up over medium heat, then cooking it until it's evenly browned and cooked through. For dry-aged style chorizo, it's already cooked! Cut it into the desired size pieces and integrate it directly into any dish. For this dish, you want to make sure you're using raw chorizo sausage to cook.
The word "chorizo" is typically pronounced as "choh-REE-zoh." The "ch" is pronounced like the "ch" in "cheese," the "o" is pronounced like the "o" in "go," and the "r" is rolled in some accents, especially in Spanish. So, it's "choh-REE-zoh" with a rolled "r" sound.
How to Store Cheese Dip with Chorizo
- Fridge: Chorizo dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Cream cheese tends to become grainy after freezing. However, you can freeze it in small airtight containers for up to 3 months if needed. Thaw, then reheat on the stove. Please give it a good mix when reheating.
- Thawing and Reheating: Reheat chilled chorizo dip in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, stirring each time. For the frozen dip, let it thaw in the fridge or break up the frozen dip with a sharp knife before reheating it on the stove over low heat.
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For a truly amazing meal, serve this chorizo cheese dip with a big plate of Chicken Birria Tacos! If you love dips, try our Bread Dipping Oil, too!
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Chorizo Cheese Dip
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Equipment
- Serving dish
Ingredients
- ½ lb Chorizo sausage - raw, removed from casing
- ½ Onion - small, finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic - finely minced
- 14 oz Diced tomatoes - drained
- 4 oz Diced green chiles - canned, drained
- 8 oz Cream cheese - softened
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese - or Monterey Jack, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon Chili powder - or more to taste
- Salt and black pepper - to taste
Optional toppings:
- Fresh cilantro
- Black beans
- Corn
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chorizo sausage over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, then drain the excess fat.½ lb Chorizo sausage
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the chorizo. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.½ Onion,1 clove Garlic
- Reduce the heat to low, and add the diced tomatoes and green chiles to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.14 oz Diced tomatoes,4 oz Diced green chiles
- Add the softened cream cheese and stir until it's well blended in.8 oz Cream cheese
- Stir in the Monterey jack or cheddar cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth and well blended.1 cup Cheddar cheese,¼ teaspoon Chili powder,Salt and black pepper
- Transfer the chorizo dip to a serving dish, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!Fresh cilantro
Notes
- Quality chorizo is going to make a huge difference for this dip. The chorizo will carry the flavor, so make sure you pick fresh sausage of the spice level you prefer!
- Grate your own cheese! Pre-shredded cheese tends to be coated with an anti-caking powder that can make it melt clumpy. It's ideal to instead buy a cheese block and grate it right before using it.
- Change up the cheese blend as you see fit! I like the added sharpness and flavor of cheddar, but you can also use milder cheese like Monterey Jack or add some extra zest with Pepper Jack.
- Add in some add-ins! Black beans, corn, bell peppers, or even a dash of hot sauce or lime can add even more levels of flavor to this dip.
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