Classy Taco Bell Roasted Butternut Squash Queso Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 cups butternut squash, cubed (we use the frozen pre-cut to save time)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pepper jack or Monterey cheese, shredded
1-2 chipotle in adobo peppers (depending on how spicy you like it)
Cilantro, chopped for garnish
Scallions, chopped for garnish
Serrano pepper, sliced thin, for garnish
Sweet potato chips or tortilla chips, for serving
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Directions:1. Preheat oven to 400° F. In a bowl, toss the butternut squash with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Once coated, pour onto a parchment lined sheet tray and roast for 20-25 minutes or until squash is tender. Set aside.
2. To make to queso, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan. Once the butter is hot, add the garlic and cook for about a minute or two until garlic is fragrant. Next, add in the flour and cook until just toasted, about two minutes. Using a whisk, slowly incorporate the milk to make a béchamel. Bring the béchamel to a bubble and let thicken just a bit. Remove from the heat and pour it straight into a blender.
3. To the blender, add the roasted squash, both cheeses, and the chipotle peppers. Blend for a few minutes or until the sauce is very smooth and silky. Taste and season with more salt, if necessary.
4. Pour into a serving bowl (or directly into your mouths) and serve immediately or put into covered pot on low heat to keep warm. Garnish the top with chopped cilantro, scallions and serrano pepper slices. |
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Notes: Nayna and Parag -
Our hope is that you incorporate some of this queso into your next classy at-home DIY Taco Bell date night! We love this on tacos, mixed into omelettes, or as a dip for tortilla chips and veggies. It is one of our guests' favorite meal accompaniments. Hope you enjoy as much we we do!
Xo, Ethan & Daria
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