ZIPPY CHEESE DIP

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I first tasted this dip in a cooking class at a local supermarket. It isn't necessary to add the eggs, but they give the dip a thicker consistency. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 pound process American cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 drops hot pepper sauce
2 eggs, beaten
Crackers

Steps:

In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add tomatoes, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160°. Serve warm with crackers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.