"Casa Ole" Queso

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. American cheese, gratedshopping list
• 3 1/4 cups water, divided use
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (see note)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeño pepper

Directions

1. Combine cheese and 3 cups water in the top of a double boiler and bring to a boil. Stir every 5 minutes.
2. While cheese is melting, combine onion, celery, bell pepper and jalapeno in saucepan and add 1/4 cup water. Saute over medium heat until vegetables come to a light boil.
3. When cheese has melted and is smooth, add vegetables and mix thoroughly. Simmer 5 minutes.
4. This makes a large amount; recipe could be cut in half or thirds

NOTE: Amounts are approximate. The file recipe calls for 13 ounces chopped onion, 9 ounces chopped celery, 10 ounces chopped bell pepper and 1 3/4 ounces chopped jalapenos