Chorizo Con Queso with Newcastle Brown Ale

By vealam

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup diced hard chorizo
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups warm milk (used gradually)
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and cracked black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups grated Colby Jack cheese

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from foodnessgracious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a small pan and add the diced onion and chorizo. Cook for about 3-4 minutes and then set aside
In another larger pan, melt the butter over a medium heat.
Add the flour and whisk for 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the milk in small quantities whisking well after each addition to get rid of lumps.
Once almost all of the milk has been added, add the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Whisk until smooth.
Add the grated cheese and whisk until melted.
Transfer the chorizo and onion mixture to the sauce and stir with a spatula.
If the sauce is too thick, simply add some more milk and whisk over a low heat. This is also the best thing to do if the dip cools and starts to thicken.
Transfer the Chorizo Con Queso to a bowl and garnish with some more cheese and diced chorizo on top.
Serve with toasted crostini or tortilla chips and Newcastle Brown Ale.