Birria Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded birria meat
- 1 cup birria consomme braising liquid
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup chopped onion plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro plus more for topping
- warm corn tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Warm the consomme in a small saucepan over low heat until steaming, then set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the shredded birria meat, 1/2 cup of the Oaxaca cheese, the cheddar and chopped onion.
- Spread into a baking dish and top with the remaining Oaxaca cheese.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the cheese melts fully through and pulls into strings when cut.
- Top with cilantro and extra chopped onion.
- Serve hot with warm corn tortillas and the warm consomme alongside in a small cup for dunking.
Good to Know
No homemade birria: a container from a local taqueria works perfectly, just ask for extra consomme to go with it.