Appetizers

Queso Fundido Dip

Makes about 3 cups

Queso Fundido Dip

Makes about 3 cups

Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup): Calories 187 (79% from fat)
Carb 2g
pro. 8g
fat 16g
sat.fat 8g
Col. 46mg
sod. 442mg
calc. 87mg
fiber 0g Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 ounces raw chorizo, removed from casing
  • ½ cup beer (ale or lager)
  • 8 ounces (1 standard package) cream cheese, room temperature and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • ⅓ cup salsa (any flavor or heat variety)

Preparation

  1. 1. Insert the Shredding Disc Assembly adjusted to fine shred. Secure the Food Processor Lid.
  2. 2. Shred 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese on Speed 12.
  3. 3. Remove and reserve. Replace the Shredding Disc Assembly with the Metal Chopping Blade and add 8 ounces raw chorizo with casings discarded.
  4. 4. Secure the Cooking Lid with Steam Cap removed. The cooking time is set for 15 minutes at 250°F on Speed 2 to completely cook the chorizo.
  5. 5. Add ½ cup beer, 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese, cut into 2-inch pieces and ⅓ cup prepared salsa.
  6. 6. The cooking time is set for 10 minutes at 185°F on Speed 3. Halfway through cooking, add the reserved cheese 1 tablespoon at a time.
  7. 7. Mixture should be smooth, warm and well mixed.