Chile Con Queso Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine or oil
1/2 c. flour
1 tomato, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. picante sauce
1 1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese
2 or 3 fresh hot peppers, chopped (if desired)

Preparation

Heat margarine or oil until hot.
Stir in flour.
Add vegetables and approximately 1 1/2 cups water, stirring until mixture is thick and bubbly.
Add cheese, cubed and picante sauce. Stir constantly until mixture returns to a simmer.
Turn heat down very low and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring often.