"Asadero cheese and chipotle peppers come together to create a mouthwatering and flavorful cheese sauce that celebrates the richness of Mexican cuisine."
Asadero Cheese & Chipotle Pepper Queso
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 8 ounces grated asadero cheese
- 2 rehydrated and chopped roughly chipotle peppers
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomato (optional)
Method
Step 1
Rehydrate your dried chipotle peppers. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Once its reached a boil, add the dried peppers, cover the pot, and turn off the heat. Let the peppers steep for at least 15 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, chop and set aside.
Step 2
In a saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Sprinkle in the flour and mix until combined with the melted butter. Slowly whisk in the heavy whipping cream until it’s well combined.
Step 4
Add the grated asadero cheese. Continue whisking or stirring until the cheese has completely melted. You can add more heavy whipping cream at this point if you’d like a thinner consistency.
Step 5
Add the rehydrated and chopped chipotle peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until the peppers are evenly combined.
Step 6
Remove the queso from the heat and transfer it to a serving bowl. If desired, garnish with freshly diced tomatoes.