Famous Restaurant Queso Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 pounds American cheese, cut into pieces
3 1/4 cups water, divided
1 1/2 onions, minced
1 cup minced celery
1 cup minced green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely minced jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed

Preparation

Stir together cheese and 3 cups of water in a double boiler over gently simmering water; stir occasionally until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Meanwhile, combine the 1/4 cup of water, onion, celery, green pepper, and jalapeno in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk the vegetables into the cheese, then pour the mixture into a large pot; place over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.