creamy Mexican restaurant-style cheese dip:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded white American cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
In a large saucepan, sauté the chopped onion and jalapeño pepper in butter until they are soft and translucent.
Add the flour and stir to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and lightly browned.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
Add the garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
Add the shredded American cheese, one cup at a time, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Serve the cheese dip warm with tortilla chips, sliced vegetables, or your favorite Mexican dishes.
Enjoy your delicious and creamy Mexican restaurant-style cheese dip!
