Homemade Queso

Ingredients for queso:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (5.2-oz) creamy cracked pepper cheese (such as Boursin)
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce, or to taste

Ingredients for serving:

• Tortilla chips
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped cilantro
• Pickled jalapeños

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Whisk in the half-and-half, stirring frequently until thick, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in black pepper cheese, keep stirring until melted. Add shredded cheeses and stir until melted. Add hot sauce and check for seasoning. Keep on very low heat until ready to serve.
4. Serve with tortilla chips, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and pickled jalapeños.