¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream, divided
3 cups shredded pepper jack, divided
Red jalapeño, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Tortilla chips, preferably red and green, for serving
1
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until golden.
2
Add 1/2 cup cream and half the cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Continue adding cheese, stirring well and adding more cream as necessary to preserve creamy texture.
3
When ready to serve, pour queso into serving bowl and garnish with jalapeño and cilantro (if using). Serve with chips.
Ingredients
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream, divided
3 cups shredded pepper jack, divided
Red jalapeño, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Tortilla chips, preferably red and green, for serving
Directions
1
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until golden.
2
Add 1/2 cup cream and half the cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Continue adding cheese, stirring well and adding more cream as necessary to preserve creamy texture.
3
When ready to serve, pour queso into serving bowl and garnish with jalapeño and cilantro (if using). Serve with chips.