Queso Blanco

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.