Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Poblano Peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup white American cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Tortilla chips

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush the whole peppers with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the skin becomes fairly black.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • Slice the peppers and remove the stems and seeds then dice into small pieces.
  • In a large saucepan, add the butter and allow it to melt over medium heat,
  • Add the flour and whisk until it starts to bubble then cook for one minute.
  • Then add the milk and whisk until smooth and has no lumps. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, stirring often to allow it to thicken.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add a 1/4 cup of the cheeses at a time, stirring continuously until fully melted smoothly.
  • Add the garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin and stir to combine.
  • Pour melted queso into a serving bowl and top with the diced roasted poblano peppers.
  • Enjoy warm with tortilla chips