White Queso
Ingredients
- ¾ lb good quality white american cheese from the deli-NOT preshredded, chop it yourself from the block.
- 4 ounces high quality fontina or mozzarella cheese shredded (do not buy preshredded)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons jarred jalapenos finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- tomatoes and jalapenos for garnish
Instructions
- Heat half and half on medium high in a saucepan.
- Once it starts to simmer, lower to low heat.
- Stir in the cheese in batches.
- Raise heat to medium and whisk constantly.
- Add the cheese slowly and stir each batch until well blended.
- Once creamy, add jalapenos, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Top with more jalapenos and tomatoes.