Chili Cheese Dip

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 oz. ) can peeled whole tomatoes, drained
• 1 (4 oz. ) can chopped green chiles
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 oz.) bag corn chips

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 10 minutes.
2.Chop tomatoes; add to skillet. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.
3. Add chiles, cayenne pepper and cheddar to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
4. Spoon dip into a serving bowl. Place on a warming tray. Serve immediately with corn chips.

To enhance the taste of this dip, add 1 tsp. ground cumin with the cayenne pepper in step 3.

For a smoother dip, use processed american cheese instead of cheddar. Since you do not have to shred american cheese, you will save preparation time.