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In a skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then saute the onions and garlic until translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Add the milk and cream. Once the dairy is warm, add the American cheese and stir to melt. Then add the Monterey Jack.
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Once fully melted, garnish with any toppings you like and serve with cumin-dusted tortilla chips.
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For Jalapeno-Ranch Queso:
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4
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cups grated white cheddar instead of Monterey Jack
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1/2
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jalapeno, diced
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1 1/2
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tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
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Pickled jalapenos, parsley, Hidden Valley Ranch-seasoned tortilla chips (for serving)
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In a skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then saute the onions, garlic, and jalapenos until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the ranch seasoning. Then proceed with the recipe as written above, garnishing with pickled jalapenos and parsley. Serve with ranch-dusted tortilla chips.
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For Pimento Queso:
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1/4
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tablespoon celery salt
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4
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cups grated orange cheddar instead of Monterey Jack
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1/2
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cup drained roasted red peppers, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
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Crackers and crudite (for serving)
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Follow steps 1 and 2 as written above. Once the dairy is warm, add the American cheese and celery salt. Once melted, add the cheddar and red peppers. Once melted, serve with more red peppers for garnish. Serve with crackers and crudite.
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For French Onion Queso:
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2
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tablespoons butter (instead of 1)
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2
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onions, thinly sliced, instead of 1 diced onions
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1/2
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tablespoon fresh thyme
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2
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tablespoons white wine
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4
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cups grated Gruyere instead of Monterey Jack
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Apples and toast (for serving)
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In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the onions and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized, at least 30 minutes. Add the garlic, then deglaze the pan with the white wine; scrape up any fond that may be on the pan. Once the liquid has been absorbed, follow steps 2 through 4 as written above, using Gruyere instead of Monterey Jack. Garnish with chopped herbs and serve with apple slices and toast points.
