Description
Slow cooker magic brings this irresistible Creamy Cheese and Chorizo Dip to life with rich, bold flavors that dance across your palate. Perfectly spiced chorizo and melted cheese create an effortless appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) Mexican chorizo, casing removed
- 1 pound (1 lb) white American cheese, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Brown chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling into tiny fragments until fully cooked. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Using the same skillet, sauté diced onions and jalapeños until translucent and tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer chorizo, onions, and jalapeños into the slow cooker, creating a flavorful base for the dip.
- Add diced tomatoes and shredded white American and Monterey Jack cheeses to the slow cooker mixture.
- Gently pour milk into the slow cooker and stir ingredients until evenly combined.
- Cover slow cooker and set to low temperature, cooking for 1.5 hours. Stir periodically to ensure smooth melting and prevent cheese from sticking.
- Check consistency after 1.5 hours – mixture should be completely smooth and creamy with no cheese lumps.
- Once texture is perfect, sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro across the top for added brightness and aromatic flavor.
- Serve immediately with crispy tortilla chips or recommended dipping accompaniments, keeping warm in slow cooker if needed.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chorizo for the most robust flavor and authentic taste.
- Remove excess grease from chorizo to prevent an overly oily dip texture.
- For a milder version, remove jalapeño seeds to reduce heat while maintaining pepper flavor.
- Consider using gluten-free tortilla chips for guests with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg