Chile con Queso

Takes 10 minutes

Servings (~1 cup):

• Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
• Milk
• Sodium Citrate
• Tomato Paste
• Sofrito Paste (optional)
• Chili Powder
• Cayenne Powder
• Cumin Powder
• Paprika

1. Shred or thinly slice cheese, set aside covered.
2. Stir sodium citrate and remaining ingredients into milk over medium heat, until dissolved and uniform (about 3 minutes).
3. Slowly add and melt cheese a handful at a time, stirring regularly (about 5 minutes).
4. Once all cheese is melted, turn off heat and continue stirring for a minute.