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Asadero Cheese and Chorizo Queso Dip Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound of asadero cheese, shredded
- 8 oz of chorizo, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup of diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Special equipment needed:
- Medium-sized saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Serving dish

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium-sized saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add diced red onion and cook until translucent.
3. Add cooked and crumbled chorizo to the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add shredded asadero cheese to the saucepan and stir until melted.
5. Add whole milk to the saucepan and stir until well combined.
6. Add diced tomatoes and green chilies to the saucepan and stir until well combined.
7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro.
8. Transfer the queso dip to a serving dish and garnish with additional cilantro.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
6-8 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 300
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 600mg
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 16g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Asadero cheese can be substituted with Monterey Jack cheese.
- Chorizo can be substituted with ground beef or ground turkey.
- Whole milk can be substituted with heavy cream or half-and-half.

Variations:
- Add diced jalapenos for an extra kick of spice.
- Substitute diced bell peppers for the diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Add a can of drained and rinsed black beans for added texture.

Tips and tricks:
- Shred the asadero cheese before adding it to the saucepan for easier melting.
- Cook the chorizo before adding it to the saucepan to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Stir the queso dip frequently to prevent it from burning.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover queso dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the queso dip in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the queso dip in a decorative bowl with tortilla chips on the side.

Garnishes:
- Garnish the queso dip with additional chopped fresh cilantro.

Pairings:
- Serve the queso dip with tortilla chips or sliced vegetables.

Suggested side dishes:
- Serve the queso dip with a side of guacamole and salsa.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the queso dip is too thick, add more milk or cream to thin it out.
- If the queso dip is too thin, add more shredded cheese to thicken it up.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chorizo is fully cooked before adding it to the queso dip.
- Store leftover queso dip in the refrigerator and discard any leftovers that have been sitting out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Food history:
- Queso dip is a popular appetizer in Mexican cuisine and is commonly served with tortilla chips.

Flavor profiles:
- This queso dip has a creamy and cheesy flavor with a hint of spice from the chorizo and green chilies.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve this queso dip as an appetizer at a party or as a snack while watching a movie.

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Region: Mexican

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Cheesy, Tangy, Rich