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Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Dip

This sharp cheddar cheese packs an extra punch with some jalapeño and is the perfect topping for pretzels and chips
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheddar cheese dip, jalapeño cheddar dip, pretzel dip

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 c heavy cream
  • 1 c shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese shredding a block yourself is preferable to a bag of shredded cheese
  • 1 jalapeño minced, add seeds for extra spice
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of chili powder

Instructions

  • In a saucepan add butter and the minced jalapeño. Sauté the jalapeño for a couple of minutes to bring out the heat and flavor. You may add jalapeño seeds to add extra spice if desired. Sauté for 3-5 minutes and then set aside
  • In the same saucepan, melt your butter on low heat. Add in the flour and cook it down til it becomes a thick paste. Add your heavy cream and simmer on low heat for another 2-3 minutes
  • Mix in garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Mix in jalapeños
  • Stir in your shredded cheese until it is melted completely
  • Serve hot with your favorite pretzels

Notes

For a milder sauce, use only half a jalapeño. Add in more seeds for more heat