con queso that won't kill you

a holiday treat that i can always recall is my aunt dorries chili con queso.

what i also recall is the enormous gut rot one would suffer from upon eating a velveeta laced treat with canned rotel.

this recipe is what i like to consider an adult variation that won't immediately stop your heart. serve it in a fondue pot or heat a ceramic dish in a 200 degree oven while you prepare it on the stovetop ~ pour into the warmed dish and serve it up.

2 tbls unsalted butter

6 green onions, thinly sliced

1 jalapeno chile, cored, seeded & minced (or small can of green chiles)

1 tbls flour

1 1/2 cups favorite salsa (emerald valley from oregon works great)

2 cups grated cheddar and/or pepper jack cheese

2 tbls minced cilantro to garnish

tortilla chips for serving

1) melt butter in a fondue pot or pot on stove over medium heat. Saute onions & chiles for about 4 minutes

2) stir in flour and keep stiring for 2-3 minutes

3) add in salsa and bring to a boil

4) add in cheese and continue stiring until melted to obtain a creamy texture

enjoy your snacky without a wad of orange plastic eating your insides!