Emeril's Con Queso

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence (or other seasoning)
• 1 cup chopped seeded tomato (optional)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup canned chopped mild green chili
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat until hot, about 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add onion and Emeril's and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomato, if using, and garlic and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cheeses and chiles.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the sour cream, white pepper and salt and serve immediately with tortilla chips.