Chili Con Queso - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped onions
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. ripe or well drained canned tomatoes
1 lb. American cheese, grated
4 to 5 oz. canned green chilies, chopped
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. pepper

Preparation

Saute onions in shortening until transparent.
Add tomatoes, chilies, salt and pepper to onions.
Simmer slowly until well blended.
Add cheese to hot sauce.
Blend.
Thin with tomato juice if too thick.
Serve as dip for corn tostados.