Jalapeño Cheese Sauce Recipe

Don’t be alarmed by the name, you can make this Jalapeno cheese Sauce as spicy (or not!) as you want. Just add as many or as little jalapenos as you wish. Plus, this recipe is easy, requires just one pot, and only takes a half an hour from start to finish. Whether you need something to take to your holiday party or simply want to try something new, you will be amazed at how quickly it heats up.

This recipe is sure to feed a crowd! It is extremely versatile, too! Serve as a dip with chips or use as a sauce over steamed vegetables. The possibilities are truly endless!

I recommend doing all of your prep work – shredding your cheese and dicing your veggies – ahead of time to make cooking a breeze. And be sure to plan accordingly, this recipe is best served immediately, while it’s piping hot and fresh.

The star of the show is the full quart of Turner’s Half & Half. It’s the key to making this dish oh-so creamy! Here’s how to make an easy, cheesy, Jalapeño Cheese Sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1-5 jalapeños (depending on spice preference) – seeds and membranes removed
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 quart Turner’s Half & Half
• 1, 16oz block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions:

• Melt butter in a large pot over low-medium heat.
• Add the onions, jalapeños, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt and cook until tender. (about 3-5 minutes)
• Add the flour and stir to combine.
• Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes to cook off flour taste.
• Pour in a quart of Turner’s Half & Half, stirring to combine. Do not let boil. Once it begins to steam, slowly add shredded cheese one handful at a time while whisking.
• Make sure all cheese is melted entirely before adding more. Continue with this method until all cheese is added.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately.
• Pair with soft pretzels, bread or chips as a dip, or drizzle over steamed broccoli or baked potatoes.
• Enjoy!

Servings per Recipe = 20