Christmas Queso

Ingredients

Servings

12 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

2 Tbsp

Butter

2 cloves

Garlic , minced

2 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

1 Tbsp

Taco Seasoning

1 cup

Milk

plus extra for thinning the sauce

4 cups

Shredded White Cheddar Cheese

1 can
(4 oz)

Mild Diced Green Chiles

set aside some for garnish

1 jar
(4 oz)

Diced Pimientos , drained

set aside some for garnish

to taste

Tortilla Chips

for serving

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, then add Butter (2 Tbsp) , Garlic (2 cloves) , and All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp) . Stir until fragrant, 30 seconds or so, then add the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, until a pale blonde color.

Step 2

Stir in the Taco Seasoning (1 Tbsp) and Milk (1 cup) and continue to stir until thickened.

Step 3

Turn the heat to low and stir in the Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (4 cups) . Stir until completely melted into the sauce. Add a splash of milk if it gets too thick.

Step 4

Stir in the Mild Diced Green Chiles (1 can) , then stir in Diced Pimientos (1 jar) . Heat for 2-3 more minutes to incorporate the flavors.

Step 5

Serve with Tortilla Chips (to taste) , garnished with some extra chilies and peppers if desired.