Chorizo Dip

This chorizo dip with cream cheese is made with sweet, jammy caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella, and gets a touch of heat from chorizo sausage, for a sublimely creamy, cheesy flavorful dip.

When it comes to Game Day eats, dips just win. They’re the party magnet that people just can’t stay away from, especially when they’re creamy and baked with a luscious layer of melty cheese. I’ve got a few classics like my cheesy Buffalo chicken dip, French onion dip, and queso dip, and this chorizo dip is another one that knocks it out of the park with big flavors and creamy, cheesy goodness. It starts with sweet and jammy caramelized onions and spicy chorizo that get folded into a creamy blend of cream cheese and mayo. That mixture then gets topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese and baked in the oven until gloriously golden and irresistible.

Why You’ll Love It

• This easy chorizo queso dip comes together with little effort and minimal ingredients
• It’s creamy, cheesy, and teeming with awesome savory flavor
• It’s got the perfect thickness and consistency thanks to a blend of cream cheese and mayo

What is Chorizo Dip Made of?

• Onion—gets caramelized until sweet and jammy (I use yellow or Vidalias)
• Butter—for cooking the onions in
• Thyme—Fresh thyme complements the caramelized onions so well
• Chorizo—just be sure to remove the casing before cooking
• Cream cheese—for a super creamy dip with the perfect consistency
• Mayonnaise—for extra creaminess
• Mozzarella—for a nice cheesy pull
• Chives (or green onions)
• Kosher salt—always, for flavor

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Chorizo Dip

• Cook the chorizo. Remove chorizo from the casing and cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, chopping with a spoon and stirring occasionally. 
• Caramelize the onions. In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add onion. Add thyme, season with kosher salt, and lower heat to medium-low and cook onion for about 20 minutes until onions become soft and caramelized.
• Mix and fold. In a medium-sized bowl add cream cheese and mayonnaise and mix well until smooth. Add mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, and green onions, and mix well. Gently fold in chorizo. Pour into a 2-cup baking dish.
• Bake until bubbly. Bake the chorizo dip at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until the dip is golden and bubbly. Garnish with additional green onion and serve with baguette slices or tortilla chips.

FAQ 

• What exactly is chorizo? Chorizo is a spicy pork sausage that is often orange-ish-red in color because of the spices used to season it (namely chili powder and smoked paprika). Chorizo is widely used in Spanish and Mexican cuisines, though they differ (Spanish chorizo is typically smoked).
• How long is chorizo dip good for in the fridge? This chorizo dip is best eaten the day it’s made, but it will keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days.
• Which cheeses go well with chorizo? Sharp cheddar, Oaxaca, feta, Manchego (and other sheep’s milk cheeses),  goat cheese, and mozzarella are just some of the many cheeses that pair well with chorizo.

What to Serve with Chorizo Dip

• Baguette slices
• Crostini
• Tortilla chips
• Toasted pita or pita chips
• Crudités

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Chorizo Dip

This chorizo dip with cream cheese has added depth thanks to jammy, sweet caramelized onions and a touch of heat from chorizo sausage

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword chorizo dip

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 449kcal

Ingredients 

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• 2 cups onion chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ⅛ teaspoon thyme
• ½ chorizo sausage , (about 6 ounces)
• 8 ounce package of cream cheese
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup chopped chives or green onions
• kosher salt

Instructions

• Remove chorizo from the casing and cook in a medium skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, chopping with a spoon and stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add onion. Add thyme, season with kosher salt, and lower heat to medium-low and cook onion for about 20 minutes until onions become soft and caramelized.
• In a medium-sized bowl add cream cheese and mayonnaise and mix well until smooth. Add mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, and green onions, and mix well. Gently fold in chorizo. Pour into a 2-cup baking dish.
• Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until the dip is golden and bubbly. Garnish with additional green onion and serve with baguette slices or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1269IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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