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Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip

Creamy queso dip with melted white cheddar and Monterey Jack, swirled with crumbled chorizo, garlic, and green chiles. Made in a skillet until smooth and creamy, then served warm with tortilla chips for easy party snacking.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Cheese dip base
  • 2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 oz chorizo, crumbled
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup whole milk
  • 2 garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 salt to taste
  • 1 pepper to taste
  • 1 tortilla chips for serving as needed

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 warming tray

Method
 

Cook the chorizo and aromatics
  1. In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled chorizo until browned, about 3-4 minutes, until the fat renders and the pieces color. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
Melt into a smooth queso
  1. Reduce heat to low and add the shredded white cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, heavy cream, whole milk, diced green chiles, and cumin. Stir constantly until all cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no visible cheese streaks.
Season and serve warm
  1. Season the queso with salt and pepper to taste, stirring until evenly distributed. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm on a warming tray, then serve with warm tortilla chips.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the heat on low once the cheeses go in—high heat can make the dip grainy. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; rewarm gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of milk, stirring until smooth. Freezing isn’t recommended because dairy can separate. For a dairy-light option, use evaporated skim milk plus a reduced-fat cheese blend, but expect slightly less creamy texture.