Queso Cheese Sauce
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Servings
6
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
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1 small onion, minced
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1 shallot, minced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3/4 cup red pepper, diced small
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1 1/2 lbs white American cheese, cubed
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8 oz pepper jack, shredded
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1 cup half-and-half
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 tbsp all purpose flour
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2 (4 oz) cans chopped green chilies
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1 tsp cumin
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2 tbsp chopped cilantro
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1 bunch scallions, chopped
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1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to taste
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1 (12 oz) bag tortilla chips
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1/2 cup tomatoes, diced small
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2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Directions
Select the SAUTÉ preset, press START, and add the butter and melt. Use the default STIR LOW setting. Add the onions, shallots, red pepper, and garlic, cook until tender.
Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the half-and-half, cheese, chillies, cumin, and cayenne and cover. Press STOP, select the STEW/SOUP preset, use the default STIR LOW, and press START.
When almost done, add cilantro and scallion.
Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.