Queso Fundido

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese,shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted jalapenos or canned chiles
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• Chopped cilantro for garnish
• Tortilla Chips to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit OR preheat the broiler

2. 2

   In a 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute. Whisk in the milk and cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and immediately add the shredded Monterrey Jack cheese. Mix and season with salt and pepper. Add the chopped roasted jalapenos. Crumble the goat cheese on top and mix it gently. Don’t over mix.

4. 4

   --- If Baking: ---

5. 5

   Place the pan in the preheated 400 degrees oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the top starts to get golden brown

6. 6

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7. 7

   Put the pan under the broiler and broil until the top is golden brown. Watch it! It won’t take long!!

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.