Copycat Bennigan’s Blue Cheese Chips Recipe
Enjoy a delicious copycat version of Bennigan’s Blue Cheese Chips featuring crispy kettle chips smothered in a creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce and topped with tangy blue cheese crumbles and fresh green onions. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, this recipe brings the classic bar favorite right into your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheese Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch (or 2 Tablespoons flour)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
Chips and Toppings
- 8 ounces kettle potato chips
- 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles (approximately ¼ cup)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: Heat a small pot over medium heat on the stove and add the butter. Once melted, whisk in the cornstarch and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Spices: Stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the roux, mixing well to combine the flavors evenly.
- Incorporate Milk: Gradually whisk in the milk and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken into a creamy sauce.
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low, add the grated Monterey Jack cheese, and whisk until the cheese is fully melted. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, then remove from heat.
- Arrange Chips: Spread the kettle chips evenly on a serving plate, creating the base for your blue cheese topping.
- Top with Cheese Sauce: Pour the warm Monterey Jack cheese sauce evenly over the chips to coat them well.
- Add Blue Cheese Crumbles: Crumble the blue cheese over the sauced chips using a fork or knife for even distribution.
- Garnish with Green Onions: Slice the green onions and sprinkle them on top of the chips for a fresh, mild onion flavor and colorful presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the Blue Cheese Chips immediately while the cheese sauce is warm and melty for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a little more cornstarch or flour.
- Use freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese for better melting and flavor.
- Feel free to substitute kettle chips with your favorite thick-cut potato chips for crunch.
- To make this dish spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the cheese sauce.
- Serve immediately to prevent chips from becoming soggy.
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