Chile Con Queso (Chile-Cheese Dip)

• finely chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• butter or 1 tablespoon margarine↗1 tablespoon
• medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped↗2
• (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, rinsed, seeded and chopped↗1
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• shredded cheddar cheese↗1 1⁄2 cups
• milk↗
• tortilla chips or corn chips

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium skillet, cook onion in butter until tender but not brown.

2. 2

   Stir in tomatoes, chili peppers and salt.

3. 3

   Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add cheese a little at a time, stirring until cheese melts.

5. 5

   Stir in a little milk if mixture becomes too thick.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with chips.

7. 7

   Keep warm in a fondue pot over low heat.