Keto Queso with Chorizo
This Keto Queso with Chorizo is a quick and easy appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. It is made with a combination of cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, cooked and crumbled chorizo, jalapeño, cumin, salt, and black pepper. The queso is then baked in the air fryer until it is melted and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or crackers.
Queso is a classic Tex-Mex dish that is typically made with a combination of cheese, milk, and chili peppers. However, this Keto Queso with Chorizo is a low-carb version of the classic dish that is perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. The cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese provide a rich and creamy base, while the pepper jack cheese adds a bit of heat. The cooked and crumbled chorizo adds a savory and smoky flavor to the queso. The jalapeño, cumin, salt, and black pepper add additional flavor and complexity to the dish. This Keto Queso with Chorizo is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is sure to please everyone at your next party or gathering.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled chorizo
  • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
  2. Transfer mixture to a small baking dish.
  3. Bake in air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  4. Serve with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or crackers.
Why It Works
  • The combination of cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese creates a rich and creamy base for the queso.
  • The cooked and crumbled chorizo adds a savory and smoky flavor to the queso.
  • The jalapeño, cumin, salt, and black pepper add additional flavor and complexity to the dish.
  • Baking the queso in the air fryer gives it a crispy outer layer and a melted and bubbly interior.