Choriqueso (Mexican Cheese Dip)

Choriqueso is bold, melty, and built for scooping. Savory Mexican chorizo is browned until slightly crisp, then folded into gooey melted cheese for a dip that is rich and full of flavor. It is simple to make but tastes like something you ordered at your favorite local spot.

This is one of those appetizers that works for almost any occasion. Game days, taco nights, backyard hangouts, or holiday parties all feel like the right time to serve it. You only need a handful of ingredients, and it comes together quickly on the stovetop or in a skillet.

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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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8 servings

Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 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: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 457mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.3mg

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