onion • sweet red peppers (the ones that kind of look like jalapenos) • jalapeno if you like it a little spicy (I did but its not needed) I added it after I took half out for my son and I. • of bacon fat or butter (I used bacon fat it was great for that little extra flavor) • hefty tablespoons of flour • 12 oz can of light beer (I used Coors light) • of chicken broth • of half and half • of shredded cheese ( I used velveeta original)