This cheesey dip has added depth thanks to caramelized onions and a touch of heat from chorizo sausage
Ingredients
2cupsonionchopped
3tablespoonsbutter
⅛teaspoonthyme
½chorizo sausageabout 6 ounces
8ouncepackage of cream cheese
¼cupmayonnaise
⅓cupmozzarella cheese
¼cupchopped chives or green onions
kosher salt
Instructions
Remove chorizo from casing and cook in a medium skillet over medium high heat for about 10 minutes, chopping with 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, 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 degree F for 12-15 minutes or until dip is golden and bubbly. Garnish with additional green onion and serve with baguette slices or tortilla chips.