Nickel Allergy Friendly Classic Queso

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

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Ingredients

8 servings

1 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup white onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
8 oz american cheese, torn or cut into small pieces
4 oz monterey jack cheese, freshly grated
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp chili powder
salt, to taste

For serving

tortilla chips, for serving
fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
pickled jalapeño slices (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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