Description
Spicy Chorizo Cheese Dip is a warm, flavorful appetizer combining savory Mexican chorizo, diced tomatoes with green chiles, creamy evaporated milk, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. This easy-to-make dip is perfect for parties and gatherings, garnished with fresh green onions for added freshness and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Mexican chorizo
- 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
- 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 12 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 3 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the chorizo: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until slightly crispy on the edges. If it releases a lot of fat, drain all but two tablespoons to keep the flavor without excess grease.
- Cook tomatoes with chiles: Drain the diced tomatoes with green chiles and add them to the skillet. Stir and cook until most of the moisture evaporates, concentrating the flavors.
- Add evaporated milk: Pour the evaporated milk into the skillet and stir to combine. Heat through thoroughly over medium heat.
- Incorporate cheese: Reduce heat to low and let the mixture cool slightly so it’s warm enough to melt cheese but not so hot that the cheese becomes gritty. Add shredded cheese in small handfuls, stirring each addition until melted before adding more.
- Serve and garnish: Once all the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth, turn off the heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with chips or your favorite dipping snacks.
Notes
- Cheddar cheese can be used instead of Monterey Jack; opt for mild or medium to avoid separation issues common with sharp cheddar.
- For best texture, shred block cheese by hand rather than using pre-shredded cheese.
- Drain the tomatoes well to prevent the dip from being too watery.
- Leaving some fat from the chorizo adds flavor but can be reduced for a lighter dip.
- This dip is best served warm to keep the cheese melted and gooey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
