Choriqueso is the kind of appetizer that grabs attention the second it hits the table. It is loaded with browned chorizo and melted cheese, served bubbling hot and ready for tortilla chips. If you are putting together a snack spread for game day or a casual get together, this is the dip everyone hovers around.
Helpful Tips
- Brown the chorizo fully before adding cheese so you get crispy bits and deep flavor throughout the dip.
- Use a good melting cheese like Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or a combination for the smoothest texture.
- Serve immediately or keep it warm in a small slow cooker so the cheese stays perfectly scoopable.
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Choriqueso
Spicy chorizo and melty cheese come together in minutes, making it perfect for last minute guests or laid back parties.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 194kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground Chorizo mild to spicy, your call
- ½ small onion chopped
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1 small roasted poblano pepper chopped
- 8 ounces melting cheese (like Oaxaca or Chihuahua) cubed
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. You’ll need a cast-iron skillet or other oven-safe dish.
- In the skillet over medium-high heat, brown the chorizo, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomato and pepper. Stir and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- In your cast-iron skillet or baking dish, layer half the cheese on the bottom. Then add the chorizo mixture. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly around the edges.
- Garnish with cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.