Queso Blanco Picante (Spicy White Cheese Dip)

Great for pot-lucks, this can be prepared stovetop, in a crock pot, or even in the microwave. Very spicy, so some of you may want to cut down on the peppers if you're not used to the heat!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups asadero cheese or 2  cups chihuahua cheese, finely shredded
• 2  roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
• 1⁄2 cup  fat-free half-and-half
• 2  tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  serrano pepper, seeded & minced
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Put all ingredients in a double boiler and heat on medium. Cook until melted and well blended, stirring occasionally.
2. If using crock pot, cook on high, stirring occasionally until melted.
3. If using microwave, cook on high, stirring every 90 seconds until melted.
4. Serve with crispy corn tortilla chips.