Chile Con Queso (Melted Cheese Dip) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

fried tortilla chips
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies or 1 jalapeno chile, diced
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 1 cup chihuahua cheese or 1 cup edam cheese
6 medium green bell peppers or 6 medium red bell peppers, seeded and cut int 1/2 inch wide strips

Preparation

In a 3-4 quart pan, combine oil and onion.
Cook, stirring, over medium heat until onion is soft (about 7 minutes).
Add chilies and cream.
Cook, stirring, until hot.
Reduce heat to low and add cheese, stirring until melted.
Pour into a chafing or fondue dish over a low flame or into a dish on an electric warming tray (low setting).
Offer with bell pepper strips and tortilla chips.