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Slow Cooker Queso Blanco with Chorizo

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A creamy, flavorful queso blanco cheese dip combined with smoky, spicy chorizo, cooked low and slow in a slow cooker for an irresistible game day snack.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces Mexican chorizo, removed from casing and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded queso blanco cheese (about 225 grams)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (110 grams)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ small yellow onion, finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt)

Instructions

  1. Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeño for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add the cooked chorizo, sautéed aromatics, shredded queso blanco, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and ground cumin into the slow cooker insert. Pour in the whole milk and stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30-45 minutes to help the cheese melt evenly and avoid sticking.
  5. Once melted and bubbly, stir in fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir again and keep warm until serving.
  6. Transfer the queso blanco with chorizo to a warmed serving bowl and serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.

Notes

Drain excess fat from chorizo to avoid oily dip. Stir every 30 minutes during cooking to prevent cheese from sticking. Adjust heat by adding or removing jalapeño seeds or chili flakes. If queso is too thick, add a splash of milk; if too thin, cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

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Keywords: queso blanco, chorizo, slow cooker, cheese dip, game day recipe, party snack, creamy dip, spicy dip

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