What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Start Smart: Uruguayan Chorizo Cheese Dip! Traveling exposes you to all kinds of different foods, especially nowadays. I can’t tell you how often we are hundreds of miles from home and end up running into someone who used to live down the road from us. It’s a small world, isn’t it? Striking up a conversation with strangers, who have become city residents, brings out the best places in local hot spots. After all, when asked, “What restaurants do you favor in your free time”, they begin rattling off a list of specialties worthy of remembering. At that point I’m making notes on my cell phone to further explore reviews and websites for our next meal. That’s what happened the day we ate at a fusion restaurant and discovered how tasty hot melted cheese can be. Pass it on.
URUGUAYAN CHORIZO CHEESE DIP
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 pound smoky provolone cheese, sliced
1/4 pound montamoré cheese, crumbled
1/4 pound parmesan cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chorizo, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°. Place an iron skillet, rubbed with vegetable oil, into the oven while it is preheating. Carefully remove it after 4-5 minutes, or when the buzzer indicates the oven has reached that temperature. Layer the sliced provolone cheese in the bottom of the skillet. Be sure to cover the bottom completely. Next, cover the provolone with crumbled montamoré cheese. Finally, top with grated parmesan cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes over all. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the cheese is melted. The bottom of the cheese dip will be slightly seared. Remove from the oven and garnish with warmed chorizo and jalapeño slices. Serve with corn tortilla chips.
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Goodness, Gail, this is my dream dish! Thank you!
Joanna
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I totally get it. When you crave it, you gotta have it. 🍃🧀🌶
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I frequently ask folks for their recommendations on places to eat, the locals always know and sometimes they even tell!
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And if that doesn’t work, as you drive around…..notice the restaurants with the full parking lots. Big clue the food must be good. 👀🍃
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Right on!
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[…] Uruguayan Chorizo Cheese Dip […]
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Cheese Dip is always a winner. 👏
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Love a good dip – not familiar with montamore cheese 🙂 Cheese – chorizo – jalapenos – always yes!!!
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I picked it up while perusing the Cheese Department. It’s very tasty. 😍🍃
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Interesting!
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The fusion restaurant I tried featured Chinese and Mexican dishes. Very fun! 💜🍃🔥
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“Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind, memories, sweetened through the ages just like Uruguayan Chorizo Cheese Dip.” (as sung by Elvis 😂)
❤️&🙏, c.a.
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Who doesn’t love Elvis?!?! 🎶
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Now that’s a dip!
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If you’re going to take a dip, it’s THIS way!
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Cheese, Please. 🍃🧀
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Since you said please it’s queso time!
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Perfect timing then. ⏰🍃
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