My husband loves a good football game. He loves a bad one, too. Basically, the man loves football, okay? I personally love a good reason to well, tailgate. The food, drinks and atmosphere with friends are what I look forward to most. And if I am being really honest, the food is what excites me more than anything! I know you agree with me or you wouldn’t be here reading this, now would you?
Last year for the Big Game, Jason and I were on our first round of the Whole 30 Diet. I thought it would be hard to enjoy the day, but I ended up making some ah-mazing, and mostly healthy chicken wings that were a hit at the party we attended.
This year however, I’m more focused on finding ways to clean up my dishes and learning to indulge in the occasional meal instead. That way, I don’t feel deprived, but also so I don’t overdo it, either. The day is really about getting together with friends, watching the commercials [for me] and enjoying the game [for husband].
Besides my beloved wings [I was born in Buffalo, New York, after all and you cannot watch a sports game without the wings, my friends!], I also love a good queso dip for these events. Do you know what goes really well with a good cheese dip? A bit of spicy chorizo sausage; sadly, most pre-made cheese dips, as well as chorizo sausage are highly processed, and kind of greasy – so we’re making our own for today’s Sunday Supper Bowl!
Making your own chorizo is a lot easier than you may think. It’s simply ground pork and a flavorful spice blend to get it right.
For the cheese, we’ll hand grate a block of cheddar and add a bit of cornstarch, and cool Greek yogurt for natural thickening. Not only will this cleaned up version of cheesy chorizo dip be less processed, it will also be tastier; I promise!
This dip looks AMAZING! I am in search of a dish for Superbowl this Sunday, I may have to give this one a shot. However, I am quite kitchen ‘challenged’ so cross your fingers I can make it taste just as good as yours. So glad I got to meet you last night! 🙂
Hey neighbor! 🙂 This recipe sounds amazing! I don’t think I’ve ever used so many spices in a single dish before. I bet this dip will be a hit at any party for the big game! xx
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Hellllo neighbor (still so funny to me!)…I doubled up the spices so I could save the remaining in a mason jar for next time. It is soo good!
I LOVE that you made your own chorizo! I made it in culinary school and have been meaning to make it at home ever since. I’m disappointed with a lot of store-bought chorizo – seems like it’s either bland, or a touch too spicy. Love that gooey cheese dip, too. Pinned!
I LOVE that you cleaned up this typically highly processed dish…I bet it tasted muuuuch better too! 😉 Mmmmm cheese!
I have most stuff for this dip! It looks like it’s right up my alley. Pinning.
I am all about the Chorizo, though I’ve never made my own
It was sooooo easy!
Wow, this looks amazing and love that you made your own chorizo. And I love that I can even swap in ground turkey since my hubby has to watch how much pork he eats.
I bet turkey would be just as good a swap!
That dip looks delish and perfect for the Super Bowl. Never thought to make my own chorizo or what ingredients are needed to make it. Nice recipe!
Thanks so much, Emily! Hope you make it 🙂
I am so impressed you made your own chorizo and a super tasty cheese dip to go with it! Love that it’s a cleaner version. Going on my game day menu!
Enjoy, Alida!
That looks so delicious!!! i love that you make your own chorizo because a lot of the store-bought stuff has MGS in it. Totally pinning this delicious cheesy dip!
*MSG <- I meant MSG not MGS. 😛
I love cheese dip and adding in spicy chorizo sounds perfect!
A good cheese dip is mandatory whlie watching football!
I love that spice mix you made for your chorizo. I’d definitely use it for a vegetarian dish. And really…how can you go wrong with cheese dip?!
Cheese Dip is good on anything, isn’t it? LOL!
I love chorizo and feel the same way that you do about how greasy it can be. I am so excited that you posted this recipe, it is the perfect game day food!!
I love it when cheese dips are made in a non-processed way! So much hearty, natural flavor!
Thanks, Katie! It is soooo good!
This is one of my fave dips! Wow, does this look good.
What a great flavor combination! I simply love it! I need a spoon for the cheese!
Haha, the cheese is quite spoon-worthy! I *may* have tried it this way a few times while cooking 🙂
Oh, my gosh, making chorizo? What a wonderful idea! I could practically drink your cheese dip—but I’d restrain myself and just come back for seconds, thirds and fourths. It looks amazing!
It is sooo much better than the jar stuff, too! There were tons of leftovers, so come on down and we’ll have a cheese par-tay!
That is one perfect cheese dip!
Thanks, Sarah!
I love chorizo and cheese dip. I’m definitely going to have to make this dip.
I think we should have a party with my dip and your eggrolls, Michele!
It is sooo easy, Michele. Let’s have a party with my dip and your eggrolls!
My newest mission: to make homemade chorizo and this dip too. Total appetizer paradise!
Haha, I love it. You won’t be disappointed!
Not a bad mission to have, Renee!