White Cheese Dip - Tex Mex Style (Queso Blanco) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup asadero cheese, shredded
4 ounces diced green chilies
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
3 sprigs fresh cilantro, minced (optional)
Garnish
chopped jalapeno (optional)
cilantro leaf (optional)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except garnish of course, in a microwaveable bowl that has been sprayed or brushed with oil.
Microwave for 1 minute and stir.
Continue microwaving at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until cheese is melted.
Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Note- you can make this with canned poblano rajas or fresh roasted ones if you like.
***For a hotter dip use Pepper Jack cheese.