Tex-Mex Chili Con Queso
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 1/2 cups Finely Chopped Sweet Onion
- 1 Jalapeno, Finely Chopped (or Canned, See Note)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 8 American Cheese Singles, Cut Up
- 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes
- In a cast-iron skillet or a heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high and saute onion and jalapeno (if using fresh) with cumin, garlic powder, salt and cornstarch for 23 minutes, until onion is translucent.
- Add broth and cook for 34 minutes.
- Stir constantly, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Add the cheese and tomatoes.
- Carefully simmer the queso over low heat for 35 minutes.
- Stir and adjust its thickness to suit your taste by adding more broth or cheese.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips.
- Notes: If using canned jalapeno peppers, add them with the cheese and tomatoes in the final step.
- Start with 1 tablespoon and adjust the taste by adding more if desired.
canola oil, sweet onion, ground cumin, garlic, salt, cornstarch, chicken broth, singles, tomatoes
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/tex-mex-chili-con-queso/ (may not work)