Queso Dip with Chorizo, Grilled Onions & Peppers

Name: Queso Dip with Chorizo, Grilled Onions & Peppers
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided; 6 oz. Mexican chorizo (about 2 links), casings removed; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 cup whole milk; ¼ tsp. ground cumin; ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; ½ Vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips; 3 green onions, chopped, divided; ¼ tsp. paprika; WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

This hot and cheesy dip will add a delicious touch to your south of the border fiesta! This hearty party dip includes chorizo sausage grilled fresh vegetables.

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Makes 24 servings, about 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 WHEAT THINS each.

Ingredient list

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided
6 oz. fresh Mexican chorizo (about 2 links), casings removed
2 Tbsp. flour
1 cup whole milk
¼ tsp. ground cumin
⅛ tsp. EACH freshly ground black pepper and ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ Vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
3 green onions, chopped, divided
¼ tsp. paprika
WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

Directions

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add crumbled chorizo; cook 5 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min.

Add milk gradually, mixing well after each addition. Add cumin, black pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Cook on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly.

Add cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until completely melted. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.

Heat cast-iron griddle or grill pan on high heat. Brush Vidalia onions and red peppers with remaining oil; grill 2 to 3 min. on each side or until lightly charred on both sides. Transfer to cutting board.

Chop grilled vegetables coarsely. Add to chorizo mixture along with 3 Tbsp. green onions; mix well. Spoon into serving container; sprinkle with paprika and remaining green onions.

Serve with WHEAT THINS.

Recipe Tips

Snack Mindfully
Tune in to your hunger and fullness cues. This can help you manage portions and become more aware of how much to eat.
Tip
If using the harder-cured chorizo, cut it into slices, then process it in a food processor before cooking as directed.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with your favorite NABISCO Crackers, such as RITZ Crackers or TRISCUIT Crackers.

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