Quick Queso

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup beer (not dark)
• 1 (8-oz.) block Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Tortilla chips

Preparation

1. 1. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat; add chopped green chiles and minced onion, and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Whisk in 2 Tbsp. flour, and cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk and beer, and cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Add shredded cheese by 1/2 cupfuls, stirring until melted after each addition. Stir in ground cumin and salt. Serve warm with tortillas chips.