Queso Dip with Spicy Chorizo Sausage
Turn up the flavor with this Queso Dip with Spicy Chorizo Sausage — a creamy, cheesy appetizer loaded with bold Mexican-inspired flavors and savory chorizo. Perfect for game day snacks, party dips, taco nights, or easy entertaining, this crowd-pleasing queso pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, nachos, and veggies.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh chorizo sausage, casing removed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (warm)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Oaxaca cheese for authenticity)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chorizo Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned and crumbly, about 5–7 minutes. Remove chorizo from the skillet and drain excess fat. Set aside.
- Make the Roux In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden and nutty, forming a roux.
- Add Milk Slowly whisk in warm milk, ensuring no lumps form. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Melt the Cheese Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese gradually until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Flavors Stir in the cooked chorizo, tomatoes with green chilies, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and smoked paprika. Mix until evenly combined and heated through.
- Adjust Seasoning Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve Transfer to a serving dish or keep warm in a slow cooker. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.