SOUTH AMERICAN CHEESE SAUCE

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Don't be dissuaded because of the ingredient Velvetta. If there ever was a recipe made for it, this is it. Serve over baked potatoes, vegetables, fish, pasta or any which way your creative juices take you.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced or 1 -2 pepper, of your choice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
2/3 cup light cream, half-and-half or 2/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup Velveeta cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet heat oil then add garlic, onion and fresh pepper over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent and soft. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until mixture has slightly thickened.
  • Stir in cream and Velveeta; cook over medium heat until Velveeta has melted, stirring until smooth. Stir in cilantro then season with salt and pepper, to taste. If too thick, thin with a few tablespoons chicken broth.
  • Serve immediately. See serving suggestions in recipe description.

Nadun Sathsara
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Melmel Baloch
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Douw Willemse
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This sauce is a must-try for any cheese lover.


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I can't wait to try this sauce on my next taco night.


Imamul Hasan
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This sauce is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.


Ron Cokely
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I've tried many cheese sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Al SRM
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This sauce is a keeper!


Brooklyn Platt
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I'm definitely going to be making this sauce again.


ShaiMyPie
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This sauce is a great way to add flavor to any dish.


Angela Kaunda
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I made this sauce for my family and they all loved it.


Youanna Gadalla
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I love that this sauce can be used on so many different dishes.


Malik sajawal sultan
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so versatile.


Saiful Dewan
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I've made this sauce several times and it always turns out perfect.


jitendra k.c
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This is the best cheese sauce I've ever had.


Asia Hasib
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Enas Omer
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This cheese sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it goes perfectly with everything from tacos to enchiladas.


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