Chili Con Queso Dip

Name: Chili Con Queso Dip
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cut into strips; 3 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup canned diced green chilis; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 c.); 8 ounces American cheese, shredded (2 c.); 3 tablespoons tomato juice (optional); minced fresh cilantro

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"Serve this with your favorite tortilla chip and frosty margaritas and/or Mexican beer to get your party going! From an August 1988 Bon Appetit from the Great Cook section featuring a menu for a Mexican Barbeque for Six."

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Ready In:: 43mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 4 cups

ingredients

2 slices bacon, cut into strips
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
¹⁄₂ cup canned diced green chilis
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 c.)
8 ounces American cheese, shredded (2 c.)
3 tablespoons tomato juice (optional)
minced fresh cilantro

directions

Fry bacon in flameproof serving dish over medium heat until crisp.
Add onions and tomato and cook until onion softens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Stir in next 4 ingredients; reduce heat to low.
Gradually add cheeses, stirring until melted and bubbling.
Thin with tomato juice if desired.
Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.