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Jalapeño Queso

Here's how you make Jalapeño Queso
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 jalapeño peppers (seeded and chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt, 1 pinch
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 12 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp)
  • 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 chipotle peppers (in adobo, finely minced)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat butter in a large skillet, over medium heat.

  • Step 2: Add the onion, jalapeños, garlic, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Cook about 5-10 minutes.

  • Step 3: Add the cream cheese and milk.

  • Step 4: Cook over medium heat until the sauce is smooth and the cream cheese has melted.

  • Step 5: In a bowl, toss together the shredded cheese with the flour. Gradually add the cheese to the warm milk, whisking until the sauce is smooth.

  • Step 6: Stir in the chipotle peppers.

  • Step 7: Serve warm

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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