CHILI CON QUESO

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Provided by Sue Stone

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 oz. each)
1 can(s) evaporated milk (5 oz.)
2-1/2 Tbsp flour
8 oz Velveeta cheese
2 c mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 can(s) diced green chilies, drained (4 oz.)
1 can(s) diced jalapeno peppers, drained (to taste)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (to taste)

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over med-high heat. Add onion and cook until limp; add tomatoes with juice.
2. In a small bowl, add evaporated milk and mix with the flour until smooth. Add to tomato mixture; simmer uncovered until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Cut Velveeta cheese into small chunks; add to tomato mixture. Gradually add cheddar cheese, stirring until all cheese is melted.
4. Add green chilies, jalapeno peppers, and garlic powder to taste. Cook on medium heat, stirring to prevent burning, until heated through. Serve hot with tortilla chips.