Nacho Cheese Sauce

Serves 4-5 people

(recipe adapted from Cooks.com)

• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 scallions, minced
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (I used Tapatio!)
• 2 tbsp. minced jalapeno peppers (I used jarred jalapenos)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• dash cayenne pepper

Mix together peppers, olive oil, garlic and butter in a saucepan. Saute ingredient until they soften.
Sprinkle in flour, pour in milk and stir until mixture simmers — do not allow to boil. When mixture begins to thicken, stir in the cheese and remaining ingredients, Simmer on low heat an additional five minutes or until cheese is fully melted. Serve immediately!

Awesome Toppings for Nachos:

• jalapenos
• cilantro
• salsa
• black beans
• soyrizo
• sour cream
• avocado
• Tapatio hot sauce!