Roasted Butternut Squash Queso

• 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
• 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

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0 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 bechamel. Bring the bechamel 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 and serve immediately or put into a fondue pot to keep warm. Garnish the top with chopped cilantro, scallions and serrano pepper slices.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/75123-roasted-butternut-squash-queso (may not work)