Chorizo-Cream Cheese Skillet Dip with Crispy Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 8 ounceschorizo (Mexican-style, bulk or casing removed)
- 8 ouncescream cheese
- 1 cupsharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 mediumjalapeños
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1lime
- ¼ cupcilantro (packed)
- 1 bagtortilla chips (for serving)
Prep
- 01
Dice 2 medium jalapeños, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.
- 02
Mince 2 cloves garlic.
- 03
Chop roughly 1/4 cup cilantro.
Method
- 01
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- 02
Reduce heat to medium. Add the cream cheese to the pan and stir until it begins to melt and combine with the chorizo, about 2 minutes.
- 03
Stir in the cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth. The dip should be warm and bubbling at the edges.
- 04
Remove from heat. Stir in the diced jalapeños, minced garlic, a squeeze of lime juice, and cilantro. Taste and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper if needed.
- 05
Transfer to a serving bowl or serve straight from the skillet. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Spice Tips
For extra kick, keep the jalapeño seeds and add them to taste. A pinch of cayenne pepper stirred in after cooking adds smoky heat without overpowering the cheese. For milder crowds, reduce the jalapeños to 1 pepper or omit them entirely and let guests add hot sauce at the table.