Shelly's Recipe

FIESTA CHEESE DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

2 tbsp butter
1 (4 oz) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp sliced green onions
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper and salt
Red pepper sauce, to taste

In 1 1/2 to 2 quart microwave bowl melt butter on high power 45 seconds. Mix in peppers and garlic; microwave 1 minute. Mix in flour, then whisk in milk. Microwave on medium-high power about 6 minutes until thickened, stirring after every 2 minutes. Mix in remaining ingredients except salt. Microwave, stirring once, until cheeses are melted and sauce is hot, about 1 minute. Season with salt and red pepper sauce. Serve as a dip for tortilla chips and raw vegetable chunks.

NOTES: Sauce can be covered, refrigerated and reheated.

Also good served over rice, pasta, potatoes, steamed vegetables or toast.