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Prep time
15 minutes
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Cook time
15 minutes
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serves
12
Author Notes
This Ultimate Loaded Queso is the best! Spicy chorizo, diced tomatoes, and smoky peppers are just a few of the tasty additions. Grab the chips! —sohappyyoulikedit - Jamie Preuss
Ingredients
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1 pound
ground chorizo
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1/2 cup
onion, minced
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1-2
jalapeños, minced
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1 pound
block American cheese, shredded
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1/2 pound
block pepper jack cheese, shredded
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1
chipotle en adobo, minced
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3/4 teaspoon
chili powder
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1 teaspoon
cumin
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1 cup
half and half
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10 ounces
can diced tomatoes, drained
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Green onions, chopped red onion, chopped cherry tomatoes, cilantro, to top the queso
Directions
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In a large skillet, sauté ground chorizo until completely cooked through. Remove chorizo from the pan and set aside.
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In the remaining grease from the chorizo, cook onion and jalapeño until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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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.
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Add the spices ,minced chipotle en adobo, chorizo, and diced tomatoes. Stir completely to combine.
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Top with cilantro, jalapeño slices, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and green onion. Serve with tortilla chips!
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