Rebecca Rather's Queso

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'Pastry Queen Parties'"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 8 cups

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup chopped jalapeno (about 3 medium)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
• 1⁄2 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 2 1⁄2 lbs Velveeta cheese, cut in 1-inch slices
• 6 ounces Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
• tortilla chips, for dipping

directions

1. In a big pot, heat the oil over medium heat; saute the onion, jalapenos, and garlic until soft, about 3 minutes.
2. Decrease heat to low; stir in the milk, cumin, paprika, and cayenne; once the milk is warm, add in the tomatoes, Monterey Jack, and Velveeta; stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Stir in the spinach and cook a few minutes more.
4. Serve in a bowl set on top of a warming tray or in a slow cooker set on low, with plenty of chips.