Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip (Fundido) Recipe
This Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip is rich, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor. Made with spicy chorizo, melty cheese, and savory seasonings, this easy dip is perfect for game day, parties, or anytime snack cravings hit.
Servings: 8
Calories: 432kcal
Equipment
- large cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ lb Mexican ground chorizo (casings removed)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon diced pickled jalapeños
- 1 4 oz can diced green chilis
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into small cubes
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, 5 minutes.
- Add chorizo and cook, breaking up as you go, until browned- 4-5 minutes.
- Add diced chilis and jalapeños and stir well.
- Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds. (At this point, remove a bit of the sausage mixture and reserve in a small bowl for topping the finished dip).
- Add flour and stir to combine fully.
- Add heavy cream and cream cheese, and stir until fully incorporated and smooth. Turn off heat and fold in pepper jack.
- Top with reserved sausage mixture, pickled jalapeños and sliced scallions or cilantro. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1315IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 1mg