Spicy Cheese Chili Con Queso Dip

Easy chili con queso cheese dip with cream cheese, picante sauce, cheddar cheese, chile pepper, and seasonings.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup picante sauce
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese
• 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• dash paprika
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chile peppers
• dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• tortilla chips

Preparation:

Sauté onion in butter until tender. Add picante sauce and stir. Gradually add the cream cheese and shredded cheese. Stir in paprika, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and salt; continue cooking and stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve as a dip with tortilla chips. Keep warm in crockpot or chafing dish, if desired.
Makes about 2 cups.

Diana Rattray

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