Melted Queso Dip

Ingredients

For the Queso:

• 1 tbsp. Butter, unsalted
• ½ Serrano chile, seeds removed, minced
• 1 Jalapeño, seeds removed, minced
• ¼ Onion, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp. Flour
• ½ cup Milk
• ½ cup Tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup Pepperjack cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup Sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Tortilla Chips:

• 6 Corn tortillas, cut into triangles
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• Kosher salt, to taste

Directions

For the Queso:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt your butter. Add the chiles, onions, and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the flour and whisk together, cooking for another 30 seconds-1 minute.
2. Continue to whisk as you add your milk. Let simmer together for about 3 minutes until it’s thickening. Never stop whisking!
3. Add your tomatoes and reduce heat to medium-low.
4. Gradually add the cheese blend until they are completely melted. Add the sour cream and stir until smooth and consistent in color. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

For the Tortilla Chips:

1. In a large pan, heat oil on high. Carefully drop in your tortilla triangles and fry until golden brown.
2. Remove from the oil and let dry on a sheet tray lined with paper towels.
3. Sprinkle with kosher salt while still warm and serve with your delicious queso dip.

Pro Tips

Remove peppers to make a kid-friendly version, add a cup of cooked black or pinto beans.