Smoky White Queso Dip Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 small jalapeño, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons mezcal

¼ cup canned fire-roasted green chiles, drained

⅓ cup half-and-half

½ pound white American cheese, cubed

2 tablespoons sliced scallions

Tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1. Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat.

2. Add jalapeño, garlic, paprika, chili powder, and salt.

3. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

4. Add mezcal.

5. Cook, stirring, until mezcal evaporates, about 2 minutes.

6. Add the green chiles, half-and-half, and cheese.

7. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until fully melted.

8. Pour queso into a serving bowl, garnish with scallions, and serve with tortilla chips.