CHILI CON QUESO

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Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 serrano chiles, seeded and diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half and half
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
3/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 cups sharp white Cheddar, grated
3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the serranos, jalapenos and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Whisk in the flour. Gradually whisk in the half-and-half. Cook, whisking, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes and cilantro. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Cheddar and Jack cheeses 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until all the cheese has melted. Stir in the sour cream and salt. Serve with tortilla chips.