Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 T butter
  • 5 tsp flour
  • 12 ounces 2% milk
  • 4 ounces half and half
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 4 ounces pepperjack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 T garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 T avocado oil
  • 1 can tomatoes and green chile
  • 8 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry )

Instruction

  • Saute chopped onion and garlic in a small pan for 2-3 minutes until translucent and golden on medium. Add in a can of tomato/ green chile and let simmer on medium-low.
  • In a large nonstick skillet melt 1T butter on medium-low. Whisk 5 tsp flour with 1/2 cup milk and add to the pan. Slowly add in the remainder of milk and half and half. Whisk constantly for 7-10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Turn off heat and add in garlic, pepper, and pepper jack cheese. Whisk to melt the cheese and add in 1/4 cup of cheddar at a time whisking constantly to melt. Continue until all the cheese is added. Add in tomato/onion mix and spinach. Serve immediately or transfer to a fondue pot or crockpot until ready to serve.