Kroger Presents: HomeGATING with Eddie Jackson: Chorizo Chili Con Queso

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories, while processed cheese melts easily.

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: pepper jack cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Pepper jack adds spice while mozzarella is more affordable.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo is leaner, while ground beef is often cheaper.

Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove excess grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.

Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilies, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Reduce heat to low, then add cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

Gradually add cheddar and monterey jack cheese, mixing until fully melted and combined.

Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste.

If desired, add diced jalapeños for extra heat, mixing well.

Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake at 350°F until bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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