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Instant Pot Spicy Chipotle Queso

By Ashley Cuoco of Cuoco Contento

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup fresh salsa, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 14-½ ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2-4 chipotle chilis, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from can
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded from the block
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded from the block
  • 2 avocados, sliced, for topping
  • 2 jalapeños, sliced thin, for topping
  • Cilantro, for topping
  • Tortilla strips, for serving


Procedure

Set Instant Pot to sauté setting. Add butter. When melted, add flour and stir with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes to cook flour.

Add ½ cup salsa, chili powder and cumin. Cook, while stirring, 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, chipotle chilis, adobo sauce, salt and pepper. Stir 1 minute longer.

Gradually pour in milk, constantly stirring. Add cup sour cream and both cheeses. Stir until smooth and cheese is fully melted.

Transfer to a deep platter or bowl and top with fresh salsa, avocado, jalapeno and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.