Chorizo Queso
Chorizo Queso is a side dish that serves 8. One serving contains 307 calories, 15g of protein, and 24g of fat. For 100 cents per serving, this recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of cornstarch, chiles, chorizo, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. 1400 people were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It is brought to you by Gimme Some Oven. With a spoonacular score of 37%, this dish is not so outstanding. Similar recipes include Queso Fundido con Chorizo Verde y Rajas (Melted Cheese with Green Chorizo and Roasted Pepper Strips), Queso Fundido with Chorizo, and Queso Fundido with Chorizo.
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 (4-ounce) can Old El Paso chopped green chiles
7-8 ounces chorizo, casings removed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ounces cream cheese
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
½ teaspoon salt, or more/less to taste
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
½ cup diced tomatoes
Equipment:
frying pan
sauce pan
whisk
Cooking instruction summary:
Saute chorizo in a large saute pan over high heat until cooked through and crispy, about 10 minutes, crumbling and stirring with a spoon constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.While the chorizo is cooking, melt the butter in a separate medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the cornstarch until combined and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the evaporated milk, and whisk until combined and smooth. Add in half of the cheese, and stir until melted. Repeat with the second half of the cheese. Stir in the green chiles, tomatoes, and cooked chorizo until combined.Taste the queso, and season with your desired amount of salt. Serve immediately with chips.
Step by step:
1. Saute chorizo in a large saute pan over high heat until cooked through and crispy, about 10 minutes, crumbling and stirring with a spoon constantly.
2. Remove from heat and set aside.While the chorizo is cooking, melt the butter in a separate medium sauce pan over medium-high heat.
3. Whisk in the cornstarch until combined and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the evaporated milk, and whisk until combined and smooth.
5. Add in half of the cheese, and stir until melted. Repeat with the second half of the cheese. Stir in the green chiles, tomatoes, and cooked chorizo until combined.Taste the queso, and season with your desired amount of salt.
6. Serve immediately with chips.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
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