Description
A creamy, cheesy skillet dip loaded with smoky chorizo, melted cheddar, and Monterey Jack, balanced with tomatoes and green chilies for a bold Tex-Mex flavor. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips and sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced chorizo sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and aromatic.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Reduce the heat to medium low so the cheese melts gently.
- Assemble the Dish: Add cream cheese, shredded cheddar, shredded Monterey Jack, diced tomatoes with green chilies, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Cook to Perfection: Stir continuously as the cheeses melt and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melting texture.
- If the dip thickens too much, stir in a small splash of cream while reheating.
- Serve the dip warm to maintain the creamy consistency.
- Add diced jalapeños if you want extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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