Recipe: Chili Con Queso - Casa Ole (copycat recipe)

CHILI CON QUESO - CASA OLE

This makes a large amount; recipe could be cut in half or thirds.

5 lb American Cheese, grated
3 1/4 cups water (26 ounces), divided use
1 1/2 cup chopped onion*
1 cup chopped celery*
1 cup chopped green onion*
1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper*

Combine cheese and three cups water in the top of a double boiler and bring to a boil. Stir every 5 minutes.

While cheese is melting, combine onion, celery, bell pepper and jalapeno in saucepan and add the remaining 1/4 cup water. Saute over medium heat until vegetables come to a light boil.

When cheese has melted and is smooth, add vegetables and mix thoroughly. Simmer 5 minutes.

*Amounts are approximate. The file recipe calls for 13 ounces chopped onion, 9 ounces chopped celery, 10 ounces chopped bell pepper and 1 3/4 ounces chopped jalapenos.