Chorizo Bacon Queso
This hot, cheesy dip is loaded with green chilies, crispy bacon and chorizo for an over the top appetizer or game day snack!
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 6-8 slices bacon
- 8 ounces chorizo
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese cubed
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack or Monterrey jack cheese
- 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Add chorizo to skillet, along with onions and garlic, and cook until no longer pink, breaking up as you cook. Drain grease from chorizo and set aside with bacon. Wipe out skillet.
- Add diced tomatoes, green chilies and Velveeta to skillet and cook until cheese is melted. Stir in shredded pepper jack cheese and evaporated milk and continue to cook and stir until cheese is completely melted and smooth.
- Return bacon and chorizo to skillet and stir to combine. Stir in cilantro and serve hot with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g