Spicy Jalapeño Cheese Dip
Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeño pepper minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
Instructions
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Over medium heat, melt the butter in a sauce pan, then add flour and whisk until fully combined.
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Add milk and whisk to combine.
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Add the minced jalapeño pepper and the garlic and stir often until the mix begins to thicken (10 to 15 minutes).
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Remove the sauce from the heat and mix in the shredded Colby Jack cheese and cayenne pepper. Stir until then cheese is melted into the sauce.