VERSATILE CHILI-CHEESE SAUCE

Versatile Chili-Cheese Sauce image

It's so good, there's no limit to ways this sauce can be enjoyed. We use it as a fondue (a dip for tortilla chips or vegetables) or poured over grilled chicken, baked potatoes, etc. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the sour cream, chilies and bouillon. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Add cheeses and pepper. Cook until bubbly and cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 39g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.