Chef Shannen Tune's Smoked Chorizo Queso with Vidalia Onions

Made with chorizo sausage, fresh tomatoes, Vidalia onions, and lots of cheese, this simple dip is flavor-packed! Perfect for tailgates, summer cookouts, and any other type of gathering you can imagine. Throw it on the grill or in the oven, and it's ready to go in mere minutes.

This recipe was created for RealSweet by celebrity chef and Food Network Chopped champion Chef Shannen Tune of craftburgerfoodtruck.com and diningwiththetunes.com. Recipe photographed by Tracy Shaw at Food Wine Sunshine.  

 

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs easy-melt cheese (like Velveeta), diced 
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 
  • 1 lb chorizo sausage
  • 2 Vidalia onions, diced 
  • 2 beefsteak tomatoes, diced
  • ½ bunch cilantro, chopped 
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill or oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Add all ingredients to an aluminum foil pan. 
  3. Cook for 20 minutes, or until everything is melted. 
  4. Stir well and serve with your favorite chips. 

If you like this recipe, try our Hot Crab Dip with Sweet Onions!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Yield

10