Cheese Chilli Melts Recipes

DAD'S CHILI CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• In a small pan heat chili, and keep warm.
• Make sure all your ingredients are ready before you begin.
• Season 3-4 beaten eggs with salt and pepper.
• Melt a small amount of butter or margarine in a small nonstick skillet.
• Add in a little onion and jalapeno and saute for a few minutes (this can be skipped if you desire).
• Add eggs all at once and swirl around pan, scraping and tilting edges to cook evenly.
• When just slightly moist on top, place about 1/2 cup warm chili along half of the eggs and top with some shredded cheese, and additional onions and jalapenos, if desired.
• Gently fold omelet over to form semicircle.
• Slide onto serving plate and top with a spoon of chili and more cheese for presentation.
• Repeat with ingredients and 3-4 eggs per omelette.

CHILE CON QUESO (MELTED CHEESE DIP)

Steps:

• In a 3-4 quart pan, combine oil and onion.
• Cook, stirring, over medium heat until onion is soft (about 7 minutes).
• Add chilies and cream.
• Cook, stirring, until hot.
• Reduce heat to low and add cheese, stirring until melted.
• Pour into a chafing or fondue dish over a low flame or into a dish on an electric warming tray (low setting).
• Offer with bell pepper strips and tortilla chips.