Description
A rich and cheesy Mexican dip made with melted cheese and spicy chorizo, perfect for sharing at parties or as a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chorizo, casings removed
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips or warm tortillas (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add shredded cheese, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Season with cumin, paprika, and salt. Mix well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips or warm tortillas.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet to keep the dip warm longer.
- For extra spice, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Stir frequently to prevent the cheese from sticking to the pan.
- If the dip thickens, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
