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Loaded Queso Blanco Dip Recipe with Chorizo and Roasted Jalapeños

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A creamy, flavorful queso blanco dip enhanced with smoky chorizo and fire-roasted jalapeños, perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz white American cheese, shredded
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz chorizo, casing removed and crumbled
  • 3–4 medium jalapeños, roasted and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Roast the Jalapeños (10-12 minutes): Preheat oven broiler or grill to high. Place whole jalapeños on a baking sheet or grill pan. Roast, turning occasionally, until skins are blistered and blackened (8-10 minutes). Place in a covered bowl or sealed plastic bag for 10 minutes to steam. Peel skins, remove stems and seeds if desired, then dice finely.
  2. Cook the Chorizo and Aromatics (8 minutes): In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onion and sauté 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add crumbled chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (4-5 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Melt the Cheese Base (5-7 minutes): In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, add cream cheese and milk. Stir gently until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Gradually add shredded white American and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth. Add more milk if dip is too thick.
  4. Combine Ingredients and Season (2-3 minutes): Stir cooked chorizo mixture, roasted jalapeños, ground cumin, and smoked paprika into melted cheese base. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes to marry flavors. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Serve Warm: Transfer dip to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, sliced veggies, or warm pita bread.

Notes

Roasting jalapeños adds smoky sweetness and mellows heat. Cook chorizo separately to avoid greasiness. Melt cheeses slowly over low heat to keep dip smooth. Adjust salt carefully due to salty ingredients. For less heat, remove jalapeño seeds before roasting. Can be made dairy-free with substitutions.

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Keywords: queso blanco dip, chorizo dip, roasted jalapeños, party dip, creamy dip, spicy dip, appetizer, Mexican dip

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