Queso Dip

Directions

1. 1
   In small bowl, combine flour, garlic, onion and chili powders, and cayenne (if using).
2. 2
   Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming.
3. 3
   Add flour mixture and whisk until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Add milk and whisk until boiling.
5. 5
   Reduce heat and continue whisking about 3-5 minutes until mixture thickens (mixture should resemble heavy cream).
6. 6
   Remove saucepan from heat and add salt and half of the grated cheese.
7. 7
   Whisk until melted, then add remaining cheese.
8. 8
   Add Rotel and mix.
9. 9
   If mixture is too thick, add some of reserved juice from Rotel until desired consistency is reached.
10. 10
    Serve warm with tortilla chips.