It’s a very simple recipe, but the result is a very flavorful, not too spicy, creamy cheese dip that would be great for family movie night, football parties, or poker night with the guys. To begin, here are the ingredients you will need:

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil
• 1 habanero chili pepper (seeded, finely diced) Note: These peppers are very hot. It is important that you handle them with extreme caution. Be sure to wear rubber gloves when working with habaneros, and wash your hands thoroughly with a mild dish soap to ensure that all of the pepper’s natural oils are removed, taking extra care not to touch your face while doing so. 
• 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 slices American cheese
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese blend, or any other sharp shredded cheese blend
• 1 tbsp. crumbled bleu cheese (optional)
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper

Method

Start by heating the oil in a medium sized saucepan. Sautee the diced habanero until it begins to soften. Add the cream and milk, and bring to a boil. Add the cheeses and stir, using a wooden spoon, or heat proof rubber spatula. Reduce heat to a slow boil, and allow the mixture to reduce and thicken, stirring almost constantly. When the sauce is nape (meaning that when you wipe the back of a spoon or spatula with your finger and it leaves a line that doesn’t drip) add the salt and pepper to taste, then take it off the heat and pour into a bowl that will not break with heat. The sauce will look thin, but will thicken as it cools.