Chile Con Queso Dip

Chile Con Queso Dip is a traditional Tex-Mex appetizer made of melted cheese, spicy peppers, and savory spices. It goes well with tortilla chips or nachos.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 jalapeo pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat

Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeo pepper

Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes

Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth

Add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring constantly until melted and smooth

Fold in the diced tomatoes and ground cumin

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve hot