Slow-Cooker Chorizo Queso Dip
- 8 oz fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed
- 1 lb white American cheese, from the deli, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 oz monterey jack, shredded (or pepper jack for heat)
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles, 10 oz, with juice
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- tortilla chips, for serving
Slow-Cooker Chorizo Queso Dip
- Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up, until browned with no pink left and it reads 160°F (71°C).
- Spoon the chorizo onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Put the American cheese, jack cheese, milk, tomatoes with their juice and cumin in a slow cooker. Stir in the chorizo.
- Cover and cook on LOW, stirring every 30 minutes, until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir well, sprinkle with cilantro and switch the cooker to WARM.
- Serve with tortilla chips. Stir every so often and add a splash of milk if it thickens.
- Cook to 160°F inside (check with a thermometer).