Vegan Cheesy Chorizo Dip

Vegan Cheese Dip with Chorizo! This is one dip you will wanna make again and again. Pepper Jack Cheese Dip with spicy meatless chorizo and fresh parsley. {vegan & gluten free}

Well, here we are again.

Another skillet filled with cheesy, dairy-free dip that’s so incredible I promise eyes will widen when you tell them there isn’t a lick of cheese included.

If you enjoyed my chili cheese dip, then think of this one as its meatier, spicier, slightly fancier cousin. It’s still got all the necessary components: cashew cheese dip base, spicy meaty stir-in, but this time we are swapping cheddar for pepperjack and black beans for chorizo. Because we can. 

Have you ever tried soyrizo before? I know, I know, it’s a mock-meat, but honestly, it’s one of my favorites. I buy it on occasion to add flair to tacos, chilis and now- this dip. Spicy, smoky, it pairs perfectly with the homemade pepper jack cheese sauce.

I’ve had cheesy dip on the brain since September. I really do have to restrain myself not to make chili cheese dip every football weekend because, control. I do have to say, though, that planning a menu and having fun snacks around the house make football season so much more enjoyable.

I’ve never been the girl who loves watching sports. Believe me, I’ve tried. I want to be the wife who gets excited for all the football, basketball, and baseball watching that goes on in our living room, but I just don’t get it.

I’m much happier in the kitchen, serving up fun food that I can then enjoy with BL. He’s watching the game, I’m editing photos or favoriting everything on etsy. Either way, we are both together on the couch enjoying some serious game-day grub.

I have no idea what our plans are for the upcoming weekend (I’ve been told there’s a big game), but I’m sure it will involve a few friends, pitchers of margaritas, and an endless buffet of snacks, sandwiches, and dips. Because, Superbowl. A sports holiday I can actually get into thanks its commercials, halftime show, and emphasis on food. Totally cliche? You bet. But, it’s true.

To help me get into the planning mode, I’ve started a Healthy Superbowl board on pinterest. As more and more snacks get posted this week, you can bet I’ll be adding more ideas to the list. If you’re looking for must-make snacks, in addition to this dip, make sure to head there. To my fellow bloggers, wanna add your favorite recipes? Send me a note, and I’ll add you to the group board. 

This dip starts like all of my cheesy dips, with cashews. I did try and come up with a different base, but they all tasted slightly off. Not the rich, creamy texture that I wanted- and which the cashew is famous for.

To round out the dip, we add in a generous amount of spices: yellow bell pepper to tame any cashew flavor, nutritional yeast for a cheesy taste, and both green chilis and crushed red pepper for some heat.

Since the chorizo is already well-seasoned, we are just going to heat it in a skillet with a little caramelized onion. As it cooks, break up the chorizo with a wooden spoon so that it resembles crumbles and not large chunks. I ended up using about 1 cup of the chorizo mixture because I like my dip really saucy! If you want it a little heartier, feel free to add more. Like I mentioned earlier, the leftovers shouldn’t be a problem! Fold them into tacos, sloppy joes, chili, really, anything.

Garnish with lots of fresh parsley (or cilantro if you swing that way) and dig in.

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #delishknowledge . I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking! 

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