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Smoky Five-Pepper Cheese Dip





Yields
Serves 8



Total Time
35 mins

A nod to nacho cheese dip, but with fresh chiles and a bold chipotle flavor.

 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
 1/2 cup chopped onion
 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
 1 Fresno or red jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
 2 tablespoons flour
 1/2 cup milk
 4 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
 4 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) shredded jack cheese
 2 canned chipotle chiles, chopped, plus 1 tbsp. sauce from can
 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  Tortilla chips
Step 1
1

Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, and fresh chiles, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir until peppers are coated and flour is yellow, about 1 minute.

Step 2
2

Add milk, stirring constantly until incorporated, then add 3/4 cup water, stirring constantly until thickened and hot (the mixture will look pasty at first).

Step 3
3

Sprinkle in half the cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Repeat with remaining cheeses. Add chipotle chiles and their sauce and salt and mix until blended. Serve with tortilla chips.

Step 4
4

Make ahead: Up to 2 days, chilled. Bake at 400°, covered, stirring once, until warm and smooth, about 20 minutes.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4-cup serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories146
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%

Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 415mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Protein 8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.