Spicy Skillet Queso

Spicy Skillet Queso

Ingredients:

• 8 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese

• 8 oz monterey jack cheese

• 2 cups milk, room temperature

• 3 chorizo links

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 jalapeno, minced (seeds removed if preferred)

• 2 Tbsp gluten free flour

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp paprika

Preheat a cast iron skillet. Start by grating your cheeses and tossing them together in a large bowl. Next, remove the chorizo from their casings. Carefully place the chorizo links into the hot skillet and start breaking them up. Brown for about 4 minutes per side, getting good color and texture. Remove from the skillet and reserve for later.

In the rendered chorizo fat, add the garlic and jalapeno and saute for two minutes. Season with kosher salt and then add the gluten free flour. Cook off the raw flour flavor for two additional minutes before gradually adding in the milk. The sauce will start to thicken immediately, so be sure to stir constantly, scraping the bottom as you go. Turn off the heat and add ¾ of the total cheese, whisking until silky smooth. Add the chorizo back in and fold together. Top with the remaining cheese and a sprinkle of paprika, and then broil for a few minutes until golden brown and bubbling. 

Serve warm and enjoy with tortilla chips!