Chorizo Queso Dip Fries (Printable Version)
Crispy fries smothered in creamy chorizo queso, finished with jalapeño and cilantro for a spicy Tex-Mex shareable.
# What You Need:
→ Fries
01 - 1.75 lb frozen or fresh French fries
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - Salt, to taste
→ Chorizo Queso Dip
04 - 7 oz chorizo sausage, casing removed and crumbled
05 - 1 tbsp butter
06 - 1 small onion, finely diced
07 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
08 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 5.3 oz shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 3.5 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
16 - 1 fresh jalapeño, sliced (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread fries on a baking sheet, toss with vegetable oil and salt, and bake according to package directions or until golden and crisp, approximately 20–25 minutes.
02 - While fries bake, cook crumbled chorizo in a large skillet over medium heat until well browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tbsp of rendered fat in the pan.
03 - Melt butter in the same skillet. Add diced onion and minced jalapeño, sautéing until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
04 - Gradually whisk in whole milk. Simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, 3–5 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Add shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
06 - Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. Fold in the cooked chorizo, reserving a small amount for garnish if desired.
07 - Arrange baked fries on a serving platter. Spoon chorizo queso dip generously over the fries. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño, and reserved chorizo. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combo of crunchy fries and velvety queso is genuinely addictive and feeds a crowd fast.
- You probably have most of these ingredients sitting in your fridge right now.
02 -
- Shred your own cheese because pre shredded has anticaking powder that makes the sauce grainy.
- Add the cheese off the heat or it will separate and turn oily instead of smooth.
03 -
- Reserve a spoonful of crispy chorizo for sprinkling on top so everyone can see what they are getting into.
- Warm your serving platter in the oven for two minutes before assembling so the cheese stays fluid longer at the table.