Chorizo Queso Dip Fries (Printable Version)
Crispy fries topped with spicy chorizo, creamy queso, jalapeño, cilantro, and sour cream drizzle.
# What You'll Need:
→ French Fries
01 - 2 pounds frozen French fries (or homemade)
→ Chorizo Queso Dip
02 - 7 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed and crumbled
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 small onion, finely diced
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
07 - ¾ cup whole milk
08 - 5.3 ounces cream cheese
09 - 7 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 3.5 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
13 - Kosher salt, to taste
→ Toppings
14 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
15 - 1 small tomato, diced
16 - 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced into rounds
18 - Sour cream, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - Bake or deep-fry the French fries according to package directions or your preferred method until golden and crispy. Keep warm while preparing the queso dip.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled chorizo and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until deeply browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the chorizo to a plate using a slotted spoon, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
03 - Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeño to the skillet with the remaining chorizo fat. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.
04 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the cream cheese and whole milk to the skillet, stirring constantly until the cream cheese melts into a smooth base. Gradually incorporate the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring continuously until fully melted, glossy, and creamy.
05 - Stir in the smoked paprika, then season with black pepper and salt to taste. Return half of the cooked chorizo to the queso dip and fold it through. Reserve the remaining chorizo for finishing. Let the dip simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to meld the flavors.
06 - Arrange the hot crispy fries on a large serving platter. Ladle the warm chorizo queso dip generously over the fries. Scatter the reserved chorizo across the top and finish with sliced scallions, diced tomato, fresh cilantro, jalapeño rounds, and a drizzle of sour cream. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The queso dip comes together in the same pan you cook the chorizo in, so every bit of flavor stays right where it belongs.
- It turns basic frozen fries into something that disappears in minutes at any gathering.
02 -
- If you add the cheese to a pan that is too hot it will seize and turn grainy instead of smooth, so keep the heat at medium low and be patient.
- Reserving half the chorizo for the topping instead of mixing it all in gives you those crispy little bites on top that make each fry exciting.
03 -
- Shred your own cheese from a block rather than buying pre shredded, since the anti caking powder on bagged cheese makes the dip grainy no matter how carefully you melt it.
- A warm platter keeps the cheese pourable longer, so pop your serving dish in a low oven for a few minutes while you assemble everything.