Queso Blanco Dip (Resturant Style)

Submitted by Kevin F.

"Dip is creaming like you would see in a restaurant."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 12 ounces white American cheese, finely chopped into small squares
• 4 ounces good quality fontina or 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons canned jalapenos, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder or 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• chopped cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapenos for garnish

directions

1. Heat 1/2 and 1/2 over medium/high heat in a small saucepan.
2. Once simmering (bring to JUST before boil -- when it starts bubbling up the sides it is ready), reduce heat to low.
3. Immediately stir in the cheese in batches, starting with the White American cheese, then fontina or mozzarella. As you stir in the cheese, increase heat to medium and whisk CONSTANTLY while the cheese melts. Once each batch is melted/creamy, add more. Don't stop stirring, you have to whisk the entire time while adding cheese.
4. Once all the cheese is melted, stir in the jalapenos, chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper, and salt and pepper.
5. Top with cilantro, tomatoes, and more jalapenos if desired.
6. Serve with tortilla chips.