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Creamy Chorizo Queso with Green Chiles

Queso made in one skillet, with chorizo browned and garlic toasted before smooth, creamy melted cheeses and green chiles are stirred in. This easy cheese dip is thick, velvety, and swirled with chorizo flecks for a party-ready appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Queso base
  • 2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 oz chorizo, crumbled
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup whole milk
  • 2 garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Brown chorizo and toast garlic
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until darkened flecks form.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant and lightly sizzling.
Melt cheeses into a smooth dip
  1. Reduce heat to low, then add both cheeses, heavy cream, whole milk, green chiles, and cumin.
  2. Stir constantly until all cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 5-7 minutes, with no visible cheese streaks.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste until balanced, then stir once more until fully combined.
Serve warm
  1. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm on a warming tray, where it should remain bubbling at the edges for dipping.
  2. Serve with warm tortilla chips for scooping through the creamy chorizo and pepper swirls.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the heat on low once the cheeses go in—high heat can break the dairy and make the dip grainy. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; rewarm gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk to loosen. Freezing isn’t recommended for best texture. For a lighter option, swap the heavy cream for evaporated milk, but expect a slightly thinner dip.