Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter

• 2 tbs. flour

• 1 cup milk

• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles

• 1 cup tomato-based salsa, hot or mild

• Dippers

  • jicama

  • celery

  • red or green bell pepper pieces

  • cauliflower or broccoli florets

  • Chinese pea pods

  • carrot slices or baby carrots

  • zucchini slices

  • French bread cubes

  • tortilla chips or corn chips

Method

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Sprinkle in flour and stir well.

3. Using a wire whisk, add the milk, and stir constantly until smooth.

4. Continue to cook over medium heat until thickened, and just coming to a boil.

5. Add cheese, chiles and salsa.

6. Stir to mix, and continue to cook over medium heat until cheese is completely melted, about 10 minutes.

7. Transfer to a fondue pot, if desired, and keep warm over a heat source.

8. Serve with raw vegetables, bread and tortilla chips.

 Serves 4.