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    • Chili Con Queso Dip

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    Dairy Snacks, Dip/spread 1 Recipe

    INGREDIENTS

    16 oz Pasteurized process cheese spread – cut into cubes
    3/4 c Canned tomatoes, chopped
    1 tb Hot chili peppers finely chopped

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Place cheese cubes in the top of a double boiler over boiling water. Stir
constantly until cheese is melted.  Stir in tomatoes and hot peppers until
well blended and creamy.  Serve hot with tortilla or corn chips.
NOTE: Dip must be kept hot during serving in order to prevent excess
thickening.  A hot plate or chafing dish may be used.
Makes 2-1/2 cups
Calories per 1 tablespoon serving: About 35
Source: FOOD -- by U.S. Department of Agriculture
Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/usdafood.zip

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