Queso Chips

Ingredients
for 4 servings

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ medium white onion, diced
2 jalapeñoes, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 fl oz (355 mL) evaporated milk
3 cups (300 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cups (80 g) tortilla chips, crushed
4 cups (960 mL) canola oil
FOR SERVING

fresh cilantro, chopped
pico de gallo
guacamole
sour cream

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-6 minutes, until translucent.
2. Add the jalapeño and stir for 4 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
3. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and stir for two minutes. Add the evaporated milk and stir for 3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
4. Slowly add the cheese ½ cup (50 g) at a time. Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted.
5. Remove the queso from the heat. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then pour the queso over it. Use a spatula to spread the queso in an even layer about an ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
6. Freeze for three hours.
7. Remove the queso from the freezer and transfer to a cutting board. Carefully cut the queso horizontally into 7 rows, about 2½-inches (6-cm) apart.
8. At the end of the bottom row, cut a triangle. Continue cutting triangles down the length of the row.
9. Repeat with the remaining rows.
10. Place the flour, eggs, and tortilla chip crumbs in 3 separate medium bowls.
11. Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
12. Toss a triangle of queso in the flour. Tap off any excess flour, then dip the piece in the egg, then toss it in the tortilla chip crumbs. Repeat with the remaining queso chips.
13. Fry the breaded queso chips 3-4 at a time, until golden brown, 15–30 seconds.
14. Drain the chips on a wire rack or paper towels.
15. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
16. Enjoy!