INGREDIENTS
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 1/2 cups Half & Half
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 4oz cream cheese, diced into cubes
- 8oz colby jack cheese, freshly grated
- 4oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep all of the ingredients and have them ready to go.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan.
- Add jalapeño, onion, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until soft.
- Whisk in Half & Half and chili powder. Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and water and mix together until smooth. Pour into simmering mixture and whisk together.
- Add mustard and cream cheese. Whisk together.
- Turn heat down to medium low and slowly whisk in the colby jack and sharp cheddar cheeses until smooth.
- Serve warm immediately or keep warm in a small slow cooker.
NOTES
This recipe can be easily customized. Some recommended additions are- diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, cayenne pepper, and chopped cilantro. You can also use different kinds of cheeses like smoked cheddar or American. If you like a thinner sauce, you can add in a few extra tablespoons of Half and Half to get the consistency that you want.
