Yields approximately 8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup of diced Silver Creek Garlic Beef summer sausage

8 oz block cheddar cheese - shredded

1 Tbsp cornstarch

1 Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 cup onion - minced

2 cloves garlic - minced

2 roma tomatoes - diced

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

12 oz can evaporated milk - full-fat

4 oz diced green chilies - drained

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded cheese and cornstarch, stirring well to coat. Set aside.

Slice garlic summer sausage into bite sized pieces, set aside

Heat butter and oil over medium high heat in a saucepan. When hot, add minced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until soft and slightly charred.

Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and tomato and cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper

Add evaporated milk and cheese mixture. Stir in diced green chilies. Turn heat down to low and stir until cheese melts completely and mixture turns into a smooth cheese sauce.

Stir in summer sausage and cilantro

Remove from heat and serve warm

Adapted from: thechunkychef.com

Silver Creek Garlic Beef summer sausage (nutrition info located in photo section)

As a self-proclaimed "dump and pour" cook, this information is approximate. Modifications made based on my family's preferences.

I'm not a trained culinary specialist, just someone with over 40 years of home cooking experience.

Please feel free to make changes to this recipe to fit your dietary needs.