Sunday, January 29, 2012

Chili Con Queso Dip


THIS  is a super fun appliance, and it's super cheap!  With a 20% off coupon at BBB, it was only $8!  It was perfect for this appetizer...or any hot dip that you serve; kept it warm ALL night!  I served it with Fritos Scoops, and it was deeeeelish!
*FYI, I doubled this recipe.  It didn't all fit in the mini crock at once, so I saved the remaining dip that wouldn't fit and refilled the crock when more was needed!

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion, diced
1 1/3 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 medium-large tomatoes)
4 oz. can green chiles
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup pepperjack cheese, shredded
8 oz. block cream cheese, cubed

Directions:
  1. Melt the butter in a medium skillet and add onion.  Cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.  
  2. Add the green chiles, tomatoes, and cumin.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.  Let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the pepperjack cheese and cornstarch and stir until melted.  
  4. Gradually add the cream cheese and stir until all ingredients are combined and melted.  Heat through.
  5. Transfer to a bowl (or your new crockpot) and serve with chips!
*www.ourbestbites.com