CHILI CON QUESO

Makes 1 3/4 cups

ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 4 1/2-oz can diced green chili peppers, drained
1 cup shredded American cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
Tortilla or corn chips

directions

In a saucepan cook onion in margarine till tender. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Toss cheeses with cornstarch. Gradually add to saucepan, stirring till melted. Stir in hot sauce. Heat through. Serve with chips.

MICROWAVE

In a 1 1/2-quart casserole micro-cook onion and margarine, covered, on 100% power (high) for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Add tomatoes and peppers. Cook, covered, on high 2 to 4 minutes or till tender. Toss cheeses with cornstarch. Gradually add to casserole, stirring, till melted. Stir in hot sauce. Cook, uncovered, on high 2 minutes or till heated; stir twice. Serve with chips.

Source: vicki