Felix's Chile Con Queso

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large onion (chopped fine)
• 1/2 cup canned tomato
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (works better with sugar) (optional)
• 2 -3 tablespoons paprika
• 1/4 cup flour (not self-rising)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 lb american cheese (grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 combine oil, onion, tomatoes, cayenne, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a large saucepot.
• 2 simmer for 25 to 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• 3 combine flour and water in a bowl and stir until mixture is smooth.
• 4 add to saucepot slowly, stirring constantly until smooth and thick.
• 5 add the cheese while continuing to stir.
• 6 cook until cheese has fully melted and the mixture is blended.
• 7 serve warm.
• 8 expect an oil-like red film to form above the cheese-- this is normal.
• 9 freezes well.