Chorizo con Queso Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Chorizo con Queso Recipe). A quick and super tasty version of an old classic but with chorizo. Way better than processed cheese and canned chili, but just as easy! Top with cilantro, onions, and fresh tomatoes and serve with tortilla chips!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chorizo con Queso Recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package fresh chorizo (such as Hempler's)

1 cup diced onion

3 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups milk

or more as needed

1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook until transparent 4 to 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat until sizzling. Stir in flour and whisk until a paste forms about 5 minutes. Whisk in milk and continue to cook whisking until sauce begins to thicken about 5 more minutes. Stir in the chorizo mixture shredded cheese and green chiles. Continue stirring until smooth and thick.

Step 4

Transfer mixture into a shallow baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until browned about 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Chorizo con Queso Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 440.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23g 46%

Carbohydrates: 11.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 4.6g

Fat: 34g 52%

Saturated Fat: 16g 80%

Cholesterol: 110.3mg 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 1101.1IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 15.3mg 25%

Folate: 14.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 449.2mg 45%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 13mg 5%

Potassium: 221mg 6%

Sodium: 1082.2mg 43%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 306.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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