Chili Con Queso with Raw Vegetables Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter - 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) or margarine - 1/4 cup (1/2 stick)
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
 Tomatoes - 1 can (1 lb), un-drained
 Green chillies - 1 1/2 to 2 cans (4-oz size), drained and chopped
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Monterey jack cheese1 Pound, cubed
 Heavy cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

MAKING
1. In a medium skillet, heat butter and sauté onion until tender.
2. Stir in tomatoes, chilies and sprinkle salt; mash tomatoes with fork.
3. Simmer with occasional stirring for 15 minutes and then keep it aside.

SERVING
4. Just before serving, reheat the tomato mixture and add cheese cubes; stir until cheese is melted.
5. Stir in cream and cook with constant stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
6. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
7. Serve over a casserole dish or as a dip with carrot sticks, celery hearts, cucumber sticks and large corn chips.
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