After visiting the Southwest and Texas I have been very disappointed with the overly cheesy and under seasoned Mexican food that I have grow up with in the Northeast of the US. It has been getting better, but even if I like the food I still usually feel like I've eaten a brick...the food is so heavy.
We now have a farm to table Mexican restaurant not to far from where we live called TRUCK. Real Mexican chilies and proper portions... plus they make a great Margarita.
Well, the last time I went my daughter and I had this simple cheese and Chorizo dip and she begged me to try making it at home.
Now the recipe below isn't exactly what the restaurant serves, we tried to be more authentic and make the dip with Panela Fresca cheese. I don't think it melted as well as the mozzarella that the restaurant used. My daughter liked the taste of the Panela Fresca more... but I say melt up whatever cheese you have on hand melt, and top it with chorizo which is the essence of this appetizer.
It's really delicious with some guacamole, salsa and of course a Margarita...
¡Buen provecho!
Chorizo & Cheese Dip
by Diane Balch
simplelivingeating.com
preparation time: 10 minutes serves: 2 - 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of Panela Fresca cheese or Mozzarella
1/8 cup of Monterey Jack cheese
1/8 cup of Mexican Chorizo sausage cooked and minced
1 teaspoon of minced scallion
Directions:
1) Chop up and then sauté sausage.
2) Put Panela Fresca in a small oven safe pan. A French onion soup crock works well or a garlic roaster. Next put a layer of sausage pieces. Top with Monterey Jack and the rest of the Chorizo.
3) Broil until cheese starts to brown.
4) Garnish with scallion. Serve with corn chips, guacamole, and salsa.
Weekly Menu Plan:
Sunday: My son's birthday dinner out.
Meatless Monday: Vegetable Barley Soup Taste of Little India
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Thursday: Thai Green Curry Sauce from Trader Joes over Shrimp & Peas with Brown Basmati Rice
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Saturday: Leftovers
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that sounds like a delicious dip!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adelina,
DeleteIt was delicious. We plan on making it all summer.
I live in an area with a Mexican population - especially this time of year when the migrant farm workers come back for the season. I love the authentic Mexican food - it's lighter and has so much flavor!! This dip looks very similar to one they make at a local Mexican restaurant. Pinning it to try soon!
ReplyDeleteFound you at Org Junkie!
How fortunate that you have access to real Mexican food. Enjoy the dip.
DeleteThis sounds delicious and it is so easy to prepare.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Diane. This is incredible. I'll make all the margaritas you want for a dish of this dip. Deal?
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping in and linking with See Ya in the Gumbo.
This looks beyond good! I love how it is so simple to make, but the flavors rich :-) I would be dipping more than one chip in that amazingness! :-) Visiting from the in and out kitchen party
ReplyDeleteCathy @ three kids and a fish
Thank you so much Cathy. The chorizo was truly a revelation in this dip.
DeleteMmmm loving that okey gooey cheese. Thanks for sharing with us at Simple Supper Tues.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds SO amazing!!! Random question is there anything that can be subbed for the Monterey Jack cheese? I live in Italy and dont think I will be able to find it...
ReplyDeleteI would use mozzarella and Fontina because it's mild and melts well. I don't know a lot of Italian cheeses but I would definitely not use hard salty Italian cheeses they wouldn't work. Good luck, let me know how it works out for you.
DeleteLooks yummy! I swung by today from Tuesday’s Table to enjoy your recipe and invite you to link up with us on The Yuck Stops Here link party. We start on Tuesday evenings at 8pm ET and run until Saturday evenings at 8pm ET. If you can catch this week’s party you can find it at http://mommasangelbaby.com/?p=2474. Or swing by next week at http://mommasangelbaby.com/?p=2529. HUGS
ReplyDeleteYour dip looks awesome Diane, but girl, I could eat those Salmon Cakes every day! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome meal plan with Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon.
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Looks so good! I can't wait to try your recipe. Pinning and sharing this week! Thanks for sharing at the party! Theresa @DearCreatives
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