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Melted Cheese Dip with Tortilla Chips

Source of Recipe


Bon Appétit, September 1995






List of Ingredients



• 2 lbs. Monterey jack cheese, grated
  
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1-1/3 cups beer
  
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 4 tsp minced jalapeño chilies
  
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• Blue corn tortilla chips
  






Instructions



1. Place cheese in large bowl. Add flour and toss to coat. Bring beer to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to low.
   
   
2. Add one handful of cheese to beer; stir constantly until cheese melts. Repeat with remaining cheese; stir until thick and creamy (do not boil). Stir in cilantro and chilies. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into flameproof baking dish.
   
   
3. If desired, preheat broiler. Broil cheese dip until top is golden, about 2 minutes. Set dish over candles or Sterno on serving table. Serve with tortilla chips.
   
   Serves 12