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Pumpkin and Chorizo Queso

This queso is packed with fall flavor, creamy, cheesy, and with a bit of spice
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, snacks
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chorizo sausage
  • 2 cups fresh pumpkin purée or one 15 ounce can pumpkin purée
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 12 ounces shredded Mexican melting cheese cheese or jack cheese, mozzarella or cheddar
  • 1/2 cup liquid, beer, pumpkin beer, chicken stock, or apple cider
  • 1/2 cup half and half or evaporated milk or milk
  • 1 tbsp fall spice https://garisgalley.com/pumpkin-pie-spice/
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, and add butter to melt.
  • Add the chorizo and brown while breaking up.
  • Once browned, drain and set aside
  • Add the cream cheese, pumpkin purée, and beer to the skillet
  • Add the chorizo; if you like, save a small amount to garnish with.
  • Whisk in the half and half, two pinches of kosher salt, and the spice blend.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Garnish the top with chorizo and cheese, and serve warm.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, vegetables, apple slices, or warm flour tortillas.

Notes

You can serve this in a hollowed-out pumpkin.
You can make this ahead of time and reheat it in the oven for about 15 minutes.
Keyword pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin queso
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