Manly Mexican Bites

Ingredients

• 24 ounces chorizo or other hot sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
• 2 cups finely chopped yellow onions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cups grated Monterey Jack
• 2 cups grated cheddar
• 4 large fresh jalapenos, stems and ends removed, cut into 20 slices about 1/4-inch thick each
• 12 corn tortillas
• Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Spicy Sour Cream Dip, recipe follows
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
• 1 teaspoon abobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt