> Chipotle butter has become a new staple in the > household, showing up on everything from bread to pasta to scrambled > eggs. You can make it by blending a small can of chipotles in adobo with > about two sticks of butter. Pack it in a tub and keep it in the fridge > for when you want it. Stuff is great and really handy. > > David Cook Ahh..compound butter. Any herb or chile mixed with softened butter, packed into a der der and chilled. With chipotles...over everything. All this talk of chipotles reminded me to re-post this. Thanks Porter. * Exported from MasterCook * Chipotle con Queso Recipe By : Porter Banister Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Chile Extras Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 stick butter 4 tablespoons canola oil 5 tablespoons flour 1 large onion -- chopped 1 head roasted garlic -- chopped 3 cloves garlic -- chopped 1 can chipotle peppers en adobo -- chopped 2 habanero peppers -- chopped 2 cups milk 1 cup half and half 2 pounds sharp cheddar cheese 1 pound monterey jack cheese 1 bunch scallions -- chopped In a large pot, melt butter and add oil. Add onion and saute unitl golden. Add garlic and cook until onions are brown. Add flour and develop med brown roux for 2 minutes. Add half and half slowly. Reduce heat to low and add milk. Cook unitl mixture starts to bubble. Simmer and add chiles. Cook 5 minutes and add roasted garlic. Slowly incorporate the cheese. Garnish with scallions. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- St. Kit