Queso Blanco Dip

This is a basic Queso Blanco recipe which can easily be dressed up by adding diced tomatoes, chopped green chilis, cilantro, jalapeños, etc.  Simply add those ingredients once the cheese is melted and then allow it to reach a consistent temperature.

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Ingredients
2 Tbsp butter
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 ¼ whole milk
8 oz. freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese


Directions
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, onion powder and garlic powder, and cook stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Slowly pour milk into mixture, while whisking vigorously. Bring mixture just to a gentle bubble stirring constantly, then reduce heat to low.

Allow to simmer over low heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in shredded Monterrey Jack cheese and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until cheese melts.