Chile con queso #03

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSoybean oil
½cupFinely chopped onion
1Clove garlic; minced
1tablespoonAll purpose flour
¾cupEvaporated milk
¾cupChopped ripe tomato
1poundsProcess American cheese; cubed
¼cupGrated sharp cheddar
¼cupGrated Monterey Jack
¼cupFinely minced pickled or fresh

Directions

Heat oil in heavy saucepan, fondue pot or chafing dish. Add onion & garlic and cook until onion is clear. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in evaporated milk & cook until mixture is thickened, then stir in tomato, cheeses and jalapenos. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes or until cheeses are melted and flavors are well blended. Taste and adjust hotness. Makes 2 cups.

From the <Hotter Than Hell!>, by Jane Butel, ISBN 0-89586-646-3 (0-89586-542-4 paperback). Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .