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Restaurant Style Queso Chorizo Dip

Published: Aug 23, 2018 · Modified: Oct 2, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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I am so excited to share this ooey, gooey melty cheese Restaurant Style Queso Chorizo Dip recipe with you. I added delicious chorizo to add some spice and zing to this homemade white queso! If you love cheese dips, this white queso is the ultimate for chip dipping! Even better, it is ready in just 15 minutes!

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Chorizo dip is by far one of our favorite appetizers to serve in the fall. Nothing makes getting together with friends better than serving up this cheesy appetizer.

I have made this white queso dip recipe for years...it never goes out of style, you can serve it for any occasion from a game day gathering to a fancy holiday party! This dip is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, or anytime!

This creamy dip brings back memories from when we used to live in Austin. There was a cute little restaurant called Chuy's. It had a very eclectic style, and they were known for their stuffed queso.

If you love appetizers, check out my other gluten free appetizer recipes!

Why this recipe is so good:

  1. Creamy thick white melting cheese combined with chorizo, fresh tomatoes, and scallions make this dip crazy good.
  2. This chorizo dip is simple to make and takes about 15 minutes.
  3. Mexican cheese is made for meltin!
  4. You use your tortilla chips to blend the chorizo and tomatoes into the melty white cheese, repeat. Scoop up some of the melty cheese, and eat. Repeat.

If you love dipping chips, give my 5-minute salsa recipe a try too!

stirring the chorizo into the queso with a tortilla chip

What is typically in a queso dip?

  • A melting cheese, or combination of cheeses
  • Chiles
  • Onion
  • Jalapeños if you like a kick of spice
  • Some include salsa, though I have not tried this.

The first thing I use to make queso is my favorite melting cheese, Manchego. This cheese has a nutty earthy flavor that works beautifully with the deep spice of chorizo. Cacique® uses fresh milk that is free of rBST, so you can feel good serving it to your family and friends.

Are you ready to learn how easy it is to make this white queso cheese dip? Grab some tortilla chips because you are going to want to dip them into this restaurant-style queso!

Recipe step by step directions:

beef chorizo and manchego cheese on a cutting board.

Step 1: Gather your ingredients. I have Cacique® Manchego and beef chorizo, and some fire-roasted green chiles too. Cacique cheeses and sausages are all gluten free!

sliced the manchego cheese on a cutting board.

Step 2: Slice up the queso blanco and add it to a saucepan. This cheese is soft and really easy to cut into cubes. It is easy to make a queso without Velveeta when you are using Mexican cheeses like the ones from Cacique!.

cheese cubes, butter, cream and green chiles in a saucepan.

Step 3: Add the cheese, heavy cream, butter, and green chiles to a saucepan. Heat on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper and stir this in.

chorizo and scallions cooking over low heat in a skillet

Step 4: Add the chorizo and scallions to a skillet. Cook for 10 minutes until the chorizo is cooked.

The chorizo cooking in a skillet over low heat.

The chorizo gets creamy as it cooks.

Step 5: Pour the queso fundido into a bowl and spoon the cooked chorizo on top. Add chopped cherry tomatoes and scallions.

You can vary this recipe by adding cooked vegetables to the chorizo.

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

What other cheeses can you use to make queso?

You can use any cheese that melts smoothly. Cheddar cheese, queso fresco, and Oaxaca cheese are also good.

How do you keep queso creamy?

The best way to keep queso creamy is to keep it warm. It will harden as it cools.

How do you thin queso if it is too thick?

The best way to thin the queso is with more liquid. Add a tiny bit at a time until the queso is your desired thickness.

How long will queso keep fresh?

This queso will keep up to 3 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

What can you use if you can't find chorizo?

You can substitute chili, or make your own with ground pork or beef seasoned with taco seasoning.

How do you reheat white queso chorizo dip?

The best way to reheat this dip quickly is to use the microwave. I put the queso into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. I then stir and repeat with 20-second intervals until it is hot. Be sure to stir it frequently so it doesn't burn.

Storage:

You can store this white queso in an air-tight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe because the cheese doesn't quite reheat as well.

More delicious appetizers:

  • Gluten Free Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Hot Cream Cheese Dip with Scallions
  • The Best Gluten Free Appetizers For Any Occasion!
  • Two Ingredient Bean Dip
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Homemade Chorizo Queso

Sandi Gaertner
A delicious melted cheese dip that is full of tomatoes, chorizo, and scallions
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Gluten Free Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces manchego cheese * see note
  • 3 tablespoons roasted green chiles
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 9 ounces beef chorizo * see note
  • ¼ cup chopped tomato
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions

Instructions
 

  • Take a medium-sized saucepan and add cubed cheese, butter, cream, chiles, and salt. Cook on low heat until the cheese is melted.
  • In a frying pan, add raw chorizo and half the scallions. Cook over medium heat until the chorizo is done.
  • Pour the cheese into a bowl. Add the chorizo mixture in the middle of the melted cheese. Top with chopped tomatoes and the remaining scallions.

Notes

  1. You can stuff this white queso cheese dip with all sorts of delicious things. You can add grilled vegetables, chili, and even bacon.
  2. If you can't find chorizo, you can use chili or taco meat!
  3. If you can't find manchego cheese, try cheddar, oaxaca, queso blanco, Monterey Jack, and Velveeta.
  4. This queso will keep up to 3 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.
  5. To prevent your queso from thickening, keep it warm. The cheese will begin to harden as it cools.
  6. If you need to thin your queso dip, add a little bit of liquid and stir. Repeat until you have your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 468IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 390mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Maria

    February 03, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    When you listed substitutes for cheese you said “and” does that mean the substitution will be the combination of all those or one of those?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      February 07, 2021 at 9:27 am

      One or all is fine Maria. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  2. Amanda

    November 01, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    I tried making this and my cheese turned into one big lump 🙁

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 01, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      Hi Amanda, I am sorry that happened. Can you please tell me what ingredients you used as I listed vs substituting other things. Also, which cheese did you use? That will help me troubleshoot for you.

      Reply
  3. Tara Kuczykowski

    August 26, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    You can't go wrong with this cheesy, spicy dip. Amazing!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      August 26, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Thank you Tara...it is perfect for game day!

      Reply
  4. Sandra

    August 25, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    This is so delicious! Next time, I'm going to add more chorizo and make it a meal for my husband and me!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      August 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      I like how you think. I am all about the chorizo too!

      Reply
  5. Kelli Miller

    August 24, 2018 at 7:15 am

    5 stars
    My husband loves all things spicy! However, I do not! That is why this recipe was perfect for our family. He got his spice, while I was able to enjoy delicious cheese. Perfection!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      August 24, 2018 at 9:18 am

      I am so glad it worked out for everyone Kelli 🙂

      Reply

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