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
Ingredients
- 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
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- French Onion Dip
- Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde
- Baba Ganoush
- Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Des
This dip looks down right amazing. I always make game day snacks for my husband because he too sits in front of the TV all day on Sunday and sometimes Saturday watching football. This will be the perfect dip to add to the rotation.
Jaclyn
Gorgeous photos! Perfect lighting too!
ren macatulad
looove everything in this recipe especially chorizo! can’t wait to try this..thanks for sharing your recipe!
Annalise
I am generally not a football fan, though FNL and Riggins have worn me down quite considerably. Except that anytime my husband watches football, I just want to put on FNL. Anyway…
This dip looks amazing! Seriously, amazing. Hope you have a great weekend with your mom. Woop it up!
SIERA
Do you think this could be made a day ahead of time?
Hi there! This could absolutely be made ahead. Just bake before you’re ready to serve. I even added the leftovers to scrambled eggs and it was delish!
Noble Pig - Cathy
I would watch football if I was having this…swoon.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
OMG! LOVE!!! Kill me now. . this looks so good!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Your photography is just plain gorgeous and this dip would be amazing for a small gathering.
Jen @ Savory Simple
Anything with chorizo wins me over immediately!
thyme (sarah)
Perfect! Sports food at its finest!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
OK now I am officially hungry! I love dips and this looks so enticing!
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats
I’m dying right now….looking at this dip…..I could eat this for dinner.
El Oso con Botas
Very very good recipe and amazing shots
Rachel Cooks
Oh man. This looks sooooo amazing. Especially that first picture with the strings of cheese? Yes please!
Jenny (vintagesugarcube)
Holy Heck! That dip? Swoooooooon. Have fun with your mum. :)
Peter
I’ve been thinking of ways to say “no'” to this rich dip but I can’t…must…try!
Lori @ RecipeGirl
What a cute Dad. My Dad was a football-watching fanatic too. Have fun whooping it up with the girls! And this dip… I’d die happy if I ate this first.
Deborah
I like football ok, but for me – it’s all about the food. And this, my friend, looks amazing!!!!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
This dip…. I don’t even know what to say! Amazing! I don’t even think that describes it acurately! I have two brothers, a dad, and my husband who sound like a good mix of your husbandf and dad when it comes to football. The story about stacking tvs is so funny! And all too relatable. Have so much fun on your girls trip. Happy birthday to your mom! I love whooping it up with my mama!
Mother Omega
Love when you talk about the folks!!! Beautiful post!
Karista @Karista's Kitchen
Oh for pete’s sake Heidi!!! You never fail to make me so hungry and now I am absolutely going to have to make this. My husband will love you!
Bev @ Bev Cooks
UUUUUUGGGHHHHH. I want to live inside your mouth.
Cassie
I’m a big-time snack lover. And this is too good. These photos are gorgeous too, makes me wish I could have a bite through the screen!
Kevin (Closet Cooking)
That is one tasty looking dip!
Kathryn
My boyfriend can never ever read this post or he’ll get all sorts of ideas about moving multiple TVs into one room so he can watch different games at the same time. Also, he’ll get all sorts of ideas about me cooking game day snacks for him ;)