Description
A delicious and creamy melted cheese dish combined with flavorful chorizo, perfect for dipping with tortilla chips or warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces chorizo, casings removed and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or warm tortillas for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chorizo from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- In the same skillet, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked chorizo back into the skillet along with the diced tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or warm tortillas for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the chorizo with sautéed mushrooms or black beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg