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A small cast iron skillet filled with melted Chorizo Queso Dip, topped with chopped green onions, bacon bits, and crumbled cheese. A tortilla chip is dipped into the cheesy mix, with more chips in a dish in the background.
Little Figgy Food

Chorizo Queso Dip

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Completely gorgeous tasting, Chorizo Queso Dip (Fundido)! A perfectly gooey mess of queso fundido that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or in my case my meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz Smoked Chorizo roughly chopped
  • 3 - 4 Spring Onions sliced
  • 2 cups Mexican Cheese blend grated (you can also use Monterrey Jack if preferred)
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 oz Queso Fresco crumbled plus extra for garnish
  • ½ cup Evaporated Milk
Optional:
  • 1 small can Chili Peppers (or Rotel tomatoes and chilies), drained
  • Handful of Fresh Cilantro leaves chopped and used for garnish
  • Hot sauce to spice up to your personal taste
  • Fresh Jalepeno Peppers sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. In a skillet over medium high heat, cook the chopped Chorizo for about 5 minutes. If using a cast iron skillet, place the cooked Chorizo in a dish and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine the grated Mexican Cheese, softened Cream Cheese, 2 oz of the Queso Fresco along with the Evaporated milk. If the mixture still seems to thick and a bit on the dry side, add more Evaporated Milk (up to 1/2 cup more) until mixture is creamy and well blended.
Microwave/Mini Slow Cooker Method:
  1. Place the blended Cheeses and milk in a microwavable bowl and heat for 1 minute, stir and add 30 seconds at a time until melted through and smooth. Transfer to the Mini Slow Cooker, top with Chorizo, Onions and more crumbled Queso Fresco and keep warm.
My favorite Broiler Method:
  1. Add the Cheese and Milk blend to an oven proof skillet or dish, place under the preheated broiler (about 6 - 8 inches from top) and broil until bubbly and starting to turn golden brown on top, about 2 - 5 minutes.
  2. Remove carefully from oven, top with the cooked Chorizo crumbles, chopped Spring Onions and more crumbled Queso Fresco.
  3. Serve with warm tortilla shells or tortilla chip and enjoy.

Notes

To make this a Queso and Beer Dip, substitute the Evaporated Milk for a nice lager (if you can spare one). Yum!You can also stir the Chorizo, Green Chilies and/or Rotel into the dip before broiling if preferred.Try adding 1/2 chopped small yellow onion and saute with the Chorizo until onions are translucent and continue as directed.Top with your favorite Mexican inspired favorites like fresh chopped Tomatoes, fresh Red or Green Chilies or Bell Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Salsa or Hot Sauce.Just before serving try a light drizzle of your favorite lager over the top then stir it, then drink the rest while enjoying your new favorite dip. (This version is not suitable for children).

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