"More down-home favorites, including this recipe, can be found in The Homesick Texan's Family Table (Ten Speed Press; $30), by Lisa Fain, out on April 1. Or, check out Lisa's blog, Homesick Texan...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 oz spaghetti
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2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
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2 jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded, and halved lengthwise
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4 cloves garlic
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½ yellow onion
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter
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2 Tbsp flour
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2 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
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2 cups (8 oz) grated cheddar cheese
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2 cups (8 oz) grated Monterey Jack cheese
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½ tsp ground cumin
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¼ tsp cayenne
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
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2 tsp fresh lime juice
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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4 cups shredded cooked chicken