The Best Queso Cheese Sauce

Submitted by AmyZoe

"Super easy and delicious. Recipe courtesy of www.aspicyperspective.com. I doubled the recipe, and I added quite a few more jalapenos, but I'll post it as written."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 shallot, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 2 chipotle chiles, diced (canned in adobo sauce)
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Place a medium pot over medium heat. Add the butter, shallots, garlic, and jalapeno.
2. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes to soften, then add the half and half and chipotle peppers.
3. Whisk in the cornstarch. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, so the half and half can scald (not necessary with evaporated milk) then lower the temperature to medium-low.
4. Stir in the cream cheese and mustard.
5. Slowly start adding the shredded cheese.
6. Stir and add by the handful, until the sauce comes together. if you prefer your cheese sauce a little thinner, add an extra splash of half and half. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot.