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Homemade Queso

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 ( 15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 ( 2 oz.) can green chilies
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add in flour and cook for a minute to brown.
  2. Add milk, salt, chili powder, diced tomatoes with juices, green chilies and both cheeses.
  3. Let cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until cheese is completely melted and the sauce has thickened.