Recipe For Chile Con Queso Dip

Chili Con Queso Dip

Ingredients

.....1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
.....1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
.....1 teaspoon olive oil
.....1/2 cup chopped onion
.....2 garlic cloves, minced
.....1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
.....1 teaspoon chili powder
.....6 ounces processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta)
.....Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Drain tomatoes and tomatoes with chiles in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup liquid; set tomatoes and reserved liquid aside.

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes. Add cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Add tomatoes, reserved liquid, and chili powder; bring to a boil. Add processed cheese; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve warm with baked tortilla chips,

Yield: 3 1/2 cups