Queso Chorizo Dip Food

QUESO CHORIZO DIP

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add sausage. Sprinkle it with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it down with a wooden spoon, until the fat has rendered and the sausage is browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel to drain any excess grease.Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Stir in the peppers, onions and garlic. Season with the salt and pepper. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 to 6 minutes. Slowly stream in 1 cup of the half-and-half, whisking the entire time. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half and cornstarch until no lumps remain to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the saucepan and cook for a minute until the milk thickens. Reduce the heat to low.Stir in the grated cheese, one small handful at a time, until melted. Place the sausage in a crock, larger bowl or a small crockpot heating on low. Pour the melted cheese over top. Top with tomatoes, jalapeños and fresh cilantro if you'd like. Serve immediately with chips!

CHORIZO QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Remove casing from chorizo. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble chorizo into skillet; cook, stirring frequently and using a spoon to break up lumps, until sausage is well-browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage to paper towels to drain.
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine Mexican cheese, cream cheese and milk. Microwave at Medium (50% power) stirring every minute until melted and hot, 6 to 8 minutes. Alternatively, you can prepare in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring constantly, but melting time may differ.
• Stir in chorizo, tomato, green onion and jalapeno. Place in fondue pot or slow cooker to keep warm. Serve with garlic tortilla chips.

CHORIZO QUESO

Steps:

• Place the chorizo in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until a significant amount of fat is released, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the flour and cream to the chorizo and whisk. Let simmer and continue to whisk, until thick, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the red peppers and black beans and stir to combine.
• Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. ([Disclaimer:] When blending hot liquid, first let it cool for five minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling only halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth.) Return it to the saucepan, add both cheeses and cook over low heat, stirring until the cheese is fully melted, about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt.
• Transfer the queso to a heatproof serving bowl. Top it with the onion, pickles, avocado, and jalapenos. Garnish with the cilantro and serve warm with tortilla chips or potato chips.

CHORIZO QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Cook and stir chorizo sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked completely, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and transfer to a slow cooker.
• Stir diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and processed cheese in with the chorizo.
• Cook on Low until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

CHORIZO MUSHROOM QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Dice the Spanish chorizo and add to the pan to render the fat. If using fresh Mexican chorizo, remove the casing and crumble while it's browning. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook with the sausage until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the sausage mixture to a small casserole or baking dish and top with the cheese. Bake until bubbly. Remove from the oven and top with the scallions. Serve with chips for dipping.

CHORIZO MUSHROOM QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375 degrees F
• Heat extra-virgin olive oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and saute until the brown and the fat is rendered. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to small casserole or baking dish, top with cheese and bake until bubbly. Remove from the oven, garnish with scallions and serve with chips for dipping.

QUESO FUNDIDO CON CHORIZO

Steps:

• Cook the chorizo, stirring, in a medium skillet or a flameproof gratin dish over medium-high heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and pour off any excess rendered fat, reserving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. If there is less than 1 tablespoon, add enough olive oil to make 1 tablespoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is golden, 1 minute. Pour in the beer and bring to a boil. Stir in the chopped jalapenos and pickling juice and cook 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, whisking, and bring to a gentle boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Add the cheeses and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese fully melts, about 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved chorizo. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with the cilantro and serve warm with dippers.