Chile Con Queso

Great for any Mexican party

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
• 1  lb Velveeta cheese, shredded
• 1  canned jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil in a Dutch oven until tender but not brown.
2. Stir flour and chili powder into onion mixture; cook over low heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add tomatoes and green chiles; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
4. Add cheese and jalapeno pepper, if desired; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.
5. Serve warm with taco or tortilla chips.