Jun 152004
A white dipping sauce served in many restaurants with chips or hot flour tortillas for dipping. This is a basic recipe that uses ‘Jack’ for the TexMex version and Chihuahua and/or Asadero for the more traditional Mexican version.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup cheese (Monterey Jack, Asadero or Chihuahua)shredded fine
- 4 oz. green chiles
- 1/4 cup Half & Half
- 2 tablespoon onion, chopped fine
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 serrano pepper, chopped fine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Put all ingredients in a double boiler and heat on medium.
Cook until melted and well blended, stirring occasionally.
Serve with fresh tostadas or hot flour tortillas.