Spicy Queso: A Fiery and Flavorful Cheese Dip

This recipe is worth the effort and it will become a staple recipe for your family!

INGREDIENTS

24 ea Rockenwagner Soft Pretzel Bites – sliced into discs – toasted or deep fried
1 Tbsp Butter
½ ea Yellow Onion, chopped
2 ea Garlic Cloves, minced
2 ea Jalapenos
1 tsp Cumin
2 oz Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
2 oz Heavy Cream
½ cup Milk
8 oz Jack Cheese, shredded
8 oz White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
2 ea Chipotle Peppers (in adobo), finely minced
To taste Salt
To Taste Black Pepper
2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped – garnish
2 ea Limes – garnish

In a medium saucepan over a low heat melt the butter, add the onion, garlic cumin and a whisper of salt. Cook until the onion is translucent 5 minutes.
Add the cream cheese, milk, heavy cream, and milk.
Cook over a medium heat until the sauce is smooth and cream cheese is melted.
In a bowl add the shredded cheese dust with the flour.
In 4 additions add the shredded cheese mixture to the saucepan, whisking smooth.
Add the chipotle peppers, pour into warm bowl – reserve warm.
Bake: Pre-heat oven 350 degrees
To Serve: Arrange Rockenwagner Soft Pretzel Bites on baking sheet tray.