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Homemade Queso

<p>Combining three kinds of cheese and two types of chiles takes our Homemade Queso to another level. Whether it's being added to another recipe or simply served with chips this queso is nothing short of addictive.</p>
6 Servings Recipe By
Homemade Queso

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 4 ounces drain Mild Green Chiles, Diced, Canned
  • 2 tablespoons mince Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups Half and Half
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cups dice Cream Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Mustard, Yellow
  • 8 ounces Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded
  • 4 ounces Cheddar Cheese, Sharp - Shredded

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Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a medium pot, over medium heat, melt butter and saute garlic, onion powder and green chiles.
  2. Stir in half & half and chipotle peppers.
  3. Whisk in cornstarch and allow mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
  4. Lower heat to medium low and stir in cream cheese and mustard.
  5. One cup at a time, add shredded cheddar cheeses, stirring so that the sauce mixes together.
  6. Serve immediately.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a medium pot, over medium heat, melt butter and saute garlic, onion powder and green chiles.
  2. Stir in half & half and chipotle peppers.
  3. Whisk in cornstarch and allow mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
  4. Lower heat to medium low and stir in cream cheese and mustard.
  5. One cup at a time, add shredded cheddar cheeses, stirring so that the sauce mixes together.
  6. Use as indicated in recipes.
  7. Divide extra between indicated number of pint freezer bags, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Reheat in microwave or add to desired recipes.

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