CHIPOTLE CHEESE SAUCE

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Fans of Mexican flavor are sure to love this rich and smoky cheese sauce with a kiss of heat from chipotle peppers. It's great over baked potatoes. Melissa Jelinek Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Hot cooked potatoes or eggs

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chipotle peppers; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve over potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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