GRILLED CORN AND CHORIZO QUESO

Grilled Corn and Chorizo Queso image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound chorizo
2 ears sweet corn, shucked
2 jalapenos, stems removed
1 small red onion, cut into rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoon fajita seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 2-pound block queso blanco processed cheese, such as Velveeta, diced.
One 10-ounce can tomatoes and green chiles
Two 4.5-ounce cans chopped green chiles
Chips, for serving

Steps:

Preheat a grill pan over medium to medium-high heat.
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and begin to brown it as it heats up.
Meanwhile, toss the corn, jalapenos and onion with the olive oil. Season with the fajita seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place on the grill pan and cook until grill marks form and the vegetables have softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
Once the chorizo is browned, after 7 to 8 minutes, drain off all but a couple of tablespoons of the fat. Add the diced cheese, tomatoes and green chiles and chopped green chiles, juices and all. Cook, stirring occasionally, while the cheese melts and everything comes together.
While the cheese is melting, remove the corn from the cob and dice the onion and jalapenos. Stir the vegetables into the queso.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with chips or transfer to a crockpot and keep on low until ready to eat.