Chile Con Queso (Melted Cheese Dip)

• fried tortilla chips
• 2 tablespoons salad oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies or 1 jalapeno chile, diced
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 1 cup chihuahua cheese or 1 cup edam cheese
• 6 medium green bell peppers or 6 medium red bell peppers, seeded and cut int 1/2 inch wide strips

1. In a 3-4 quart pan, combine oil and onion.
2. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until onion is soft (about 7 minutes).
3. Add chilies and cream.
4. Cook, stirring, until hot.
5. Reduce heat to low and add cheese, stirring until melted.
6. Pour into a chafing or fondue dish over a low flame or into a dish on an electric warming tray (low setting).
7. Offer with bell pepper strips and tortilla chips.

tortilla chips, salad oil, onion, green chilies, heavy cream, chihuahua cheese, green bell peppers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chile-con-queso-melted-cheese-dip-221582 (may not work)