Ultimate Loaded Queso
This Ultimate Loaded Queso is the best! Spicy chorizo, diced tomatoes, and smoky peppers are just a few of the tasty additions.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Appetizers, Cheese, Chorizo, DIps, Queso
Servings: 12 servings
- 1 lb ground chorizo
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 1-2 jalapeños, minced
- 1 lb block American cheese, shredded
- 1/2 lb block pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1 chipotle en adobo, minced
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup half and half
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- Green onions, chopped red onion, chopped cherry tomatoes, cilantro, to top the queso
In a large skillet, sauté ground chorizo until completely cooked through. Remove chorizo from the pan and set aside.
In the remaining grease from the chorizo, cook onion and jalapeño until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Start adding shredded cheese by the handful and stirring until it melts. Alternate between adding shredded cheese and half and half. When mixture starts coming together, switch to using a whisk to stir the queso until smooth.
Add the spices ,minced chipotle en adobo, chorizo, and diced tomatoes. Stir completely to combine.
Top with cilantro, jalapeño slices, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and green onion. Serve with tortilla chips!