Easy Queso Dip Recipe (in a skillet)

An easy queso dip recipe, made in one skillet, combines chorizo, cilantro, 3 cheeses and fresh pico de gallo. Perfect for entertaining!

I love queso so much! Anytime I’m in a Mexican restaurant (or any restaurant, actually) that has this cheese dip on the menu- I’M ORDERING IT!. I mean, you really can’t go wrong with melty cheese deliciousness, right? We love serving up the good stuff, including Quesadillas, Taquitos, Soft Tacos and Nachos.

Whenever we have people over, I am always exhausted after they leave. I wonder how much time I actually spent hanging with friends, vs in the kitchen prepping/cooking/cleaning?

It seems like a shame to “entertain” but barely give anyone your full attention, right? Make things a little easier on yourself by whipping up this show-stopping, cheese-pull-y skillet queso. Grab some tortilla chips, and you are good to go.

Want more appetizers? Try my Buffalo Chicken Dip. You’ll also love this delicious make-ahead Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball! Feeling Southwestern? Try these Southwestern Egg Rolls!

Why you’ll love this

• You can make it ahead, and pull it out when guests arrive.
• It uses REAL cheese – ahem, see that cheese pull? Yeah – can’t get that without the good stuff!

Make ahead

Make this homemade queso dip ahead and throw it in the oven when guests arrive. This will give you MUCH more time to actually enjoy the company!

• Chorizo– if in links, remove from casing. If you can’t find chorizo – you can leave it out, or use spicy pork sausage instead.
• Flour. To thicken the dip.
• Milk. I use regular milk, but evaporated milk will also work.
• Oaxaca Cheese. A semi soft, white stringy cheese, commonly found in the grocery store. It looks like a ball of mozzarella, and is similar in flavor and stretch!!
  If you can’t find it, no worries. Just grab some white American cheese (like Velveeta) or use cream cheese.
• Mexican Blend Cheese. Available with the shredded cheese in the store, it’s made up of cheddar, Monterey jack, Asadero and queso quesadilla cheese

How to make this recipe

• Brown some chorizo in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
• Remove chorizo (and wipe the pan out). Add a little olive oil and flour, and make a roux.
• Whisk in some milk, some Oaxaca, cheeses, cilantro and mix until it the cheese is melted..
• Top with more shredded cheese and broil until the top bubbles.
• Serve with homemade Pico de Gallo (tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, salt & pepper + lime juice)
• Devour.

5 from 8 votes

Easy Skillet Queso Dip Recipe

Author Kylee Ayotte

Servings 12

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Cooling time 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

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An easy queso dip recipe, made in one skillet, combines chorizo, cilantro, 3 cheeses and fresh pico de gallo – perfect for entertaining!

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Ingredients

 

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FOR THE QUESO DIP

• ▢ 7 ounces chorizo if in links, remove the casings
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1.5 cups milk
• ▢ 10 ounces Oaxaca cheese cut into chunks
• ▢ ½ cup cilantro chopped
• ▢ 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• ▢ 4 ounces mexican blend cheese shredded
• ▢ 1 cup Pico de Gallo

Instructions

For the Queso Dip

• Cook 7 ounces chorizo in a cast iron skillet until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the cooked chorizo and set aside.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to make a roux. Cook for 30 seconds, then whisk in 1.5 cups milk.
• Continue to cook until the mixture thickens.
• Turn the heat to low, and add the chorizo back into the skillet, as well as 10 ounces Oaxaca cheese, ½ cup cilantro, and 4 ounces mexican blend cheese. Mix until well combined.
• Top with 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese.
• Place under the broiler until the top is bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool 5 minutes before serving with 1 cup Pico de Gallo and corn chips.
• Devour.

For the Pico De Gallo

• Grab the recipe (linked in ingredients)

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Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 347IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg

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About Kylee Ayotte

I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee