Jalapeno Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour

• 2 ½ cup milk

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 12 ounces of pepperjack cheese, shredded (about 1½ cups)

• ¼ C. chopped pickled jalapeno

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the flour to the melted butter and make a roux.

2. Whisk in the milk and combine well so there are no lumps. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Increase the heat to med. High. Simmer until thickened, stirring CONSTANTLY.

3. Turn the heat down to low and in 2-3 additions add the cheese, making sure it is fully incorporated before adding more. When all of the cheese is incorporated, stir in the chopped jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper.