Spicy Cowboy Queso Dip (Print Version)
Bold, creamy dip with chorizo, beans, and peppers. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 oz spicy chorizo sausage, casing removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
→ Dairy
06 - 12 oz processed cheese, cubed
07 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Beans
09 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Garnishes
14 - Chopped fresh cilantro
15 - Sliced green onions
# How To Make:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
02 - Add the onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper. Sauté until vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
03 - Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies and black beans. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
05 - Reduce the heat to low. Add the processed cheese cubes, Monterey Jack cheese, and milk. Stir gently until all the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth, about 5–7 minutes.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl or a slow cooker set to warm. Garnish with cilantro and green onions if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This isnt your basic neon orange cheese dipthe layers of spice and real ingredients make it something people actually ask for the recipe for
- It keeps beautifully warm for hours which means youre not stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is having fun
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- If you accidentally turn the heat up too high while melting the cheese it will separate and become grainy and oily and theres really no coming back from that
- Adding the milk gradually rather than all at once helps the cheese melt more evenly and prevents clumping
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- A slow cooker set to warm is the absolute best way to serve this at parties because it maintains the perfect temperature without scorching the bottom
- If you want to stretch the recipe to feed more people you can double everything except the processed cheesestick to one and a half times the original amount or it will taste too processed