Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1poundwhite American cheese, cubed

  • ¾cuphalf-and-half

  • ¼cupdiced pickled jalapeno peppers

  • 1teaspoonpickled jalapeno pepper juice

  • teaspoonground cumin

  • teaspooncayenne pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine American cheese and half-and-half in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power in 1 1/2 minute intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted and creamy, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Stir in jalapenos, jalapeno juice, cumin, and cayenne. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and serve immediately.

Cook’s Notes:

Ask someone in the deli section of your supermarket to slice one big chunk of white American cheese for this recipe.

Make sure you stir well between microwave intervals so as not to overheat the half-and-half.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories163
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
17%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Cholesterol
41mg
14%
Sodium
591mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
9g
18%
Vitamin C
5mg
5%
Calcium
225mg
17%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
91mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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