Gruyère Queso with Tuna and Wheat Berries

By DreiFromBK

F&W's Kay Chun is the genius behind this easy cheese dip, inspired by a tuna melt.

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat berries (2 1/2 cups cooked)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese (5 ounces)
• Two 6-ounce cans tuna, drained and flaked
• 1/2 cup snipped chives, plus more for garnish
• Crackers, for serving

Details

Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, cook the wheat berries in boiling water until tender, about 1 hour. Drain.
Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook over moderate heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the wheat berries, cheese, tuna and the 1/2 cup of chives. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Garnish with more chives and serve with crackers.