Queso Cheese Dip with Chorizo

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1/2 lb Chorizo sausage, ground

• Produce

  • 1 Cilantro, fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 Jalapeno
  • 1/2 Sweet onion
  • 1 Tomatoes

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Snacks

  • 1 Tortilla chips

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/2 cup Half and half
  • 8 oz Monterey jack cheese
  • 16 oz White cheddar cheese, sharp

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound Ground Chorizo Sausage
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 2 Jalapeno Peppers
• 1/2 Sweet Onion, Diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
• 1-1/2 cup Half-and-Half, Divided
• 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
• 16 ounces, weight Sharp, White Cheddar Cheese, Freshly Grated
• 8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Cheese, Freshly Grated
• Fresh Cilantro, For Topping
• Chopped Tomatoes, For Topping
• Sliced Jalapenos, For Topping
• Tortilla Chips, To Serve

Directions

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add sausage. Sprinkle it with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it down with a wooden spoon, until the fat has rendered and the sausage is browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel to drain any excess grease. Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Stir in the peppers, onions and garlic. Season with the salt and pepper. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 to 6 minutes. Slowly stream in 1 cup of the half-and-half, whisking the entire time. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half and cornstarch until no lumps remain to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the saucepan and cook for a minute until the milk thickens. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the grated cheese, one small handful at a time, until melted. Place the sausage in a crock, larger bowl or a small crockpot heating on low. Pour the melted cheese over top. Top with tomatoes, jalapeños and fresh cilantro if you'd like. Serve immediately with chips!