"Creamy, flavorful, and 100% addictive, this is the ultimate queso recipe! Perfect by itself, or load it up with toppings too make it even more amazing!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pint half and half (don't use fat free)
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1 pound high-quality white American cheese, chopped (look for this at the deli counter of your grocery store, not the prepackaged slices)
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8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded and divided (a block, not shreds; the shreds are coated in a powder that can impact the texture of the queso)
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 cup (1 4.5-ounce can) roasted green chilies
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See notes for optional toppings