Queso Blanco Dip

By á-47

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, (the finer the better)
• 2 Tbsp. cumin
• 1 tea. salt
• 2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced
• 12 oz. Manchego cheese, finely grated
• 6 oz. cream cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combined half-and-half, onion, cumin, salt and peppers. Heat over low to medium-low heat until hot, but do not bring to a boil.

Add a small amount of Manchego and stir until it is melted. Gradually add the remaining cheese, stirring after each addition until thoroughly blended.

Add cream cheese and contine stirring until the mixture is smooth.

Remove from the heat, stir in cilantro and serve immediately.