Up your game day grub with this lightened up queso featuring the bold flavors of blue cheese and flame-kissed tomatoes. It's even a winner at dinner served over zoodles or pasta!
Course:
Appetizer, Pasta
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Servings: 10servings
Ingredients
2 1/2 cupsreduced-fat 1% milk
2tablespoonsbutter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flourcan sub gluten-free all purpose blend
4ouncescrumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoonItlalian herb blend
1/2teaspoondried red pepper flakes
1/2cupthinly sliced green onions, both white bulbs and green tops
15ouncecan petite cut tomatoes, drained
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6ouncesshredded low fat mozzarella
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, warm milk (without boiling), stirring occasionally.
At the same time, heat butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add flour to melted butter and whisk continuously, cooking until it is bubbling and has turned lightly golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stream in heated milk, whisking continuously, and continue to cook over medium heat until mixture bubbles and thickens slightly. Add cheeses and whisk well until melted smooth and incorporated. Add Italian Herb Blend, dried red pepper flakes, green onions and drained tomatoes, stirring until combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour into serving bowl and garnish as desired.