Chunky Cheddar Fondue

This is the first recipe I made for my new fondue pot (my old one was sold in a garage sale in the 80's!). This is easy enough for a beginner fonduer.



Ingredients

 * 3 	 tablespoons butter
 * 1 	medium Onion, chopped
 * 1 (8 	ounces) can stewed tomatoes
 * 1 (4 	ounces) can green chilies, diced
 * 1/4 	teaspoon oregano
 * 4 	cups shredded Cheddar Cheese


 * assorted raw vegetables
 * carrots, sticks (or whole baby carrots)
 * celery, sticks
 * Mushrooms (quartered if large)
 * green onions
 * Cauliflower florets
 * Broccoli florets
 * green pepper strips
 * zucchini, sticks or rounds
 * French bread cubes or breadsticks

Directions

 * 1) Prepare vegetables and bread; set aside.
 * 2) In a 10-inch frying pan over medium heat, melt butter
 * 3) add Onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned (about 10 minutes).
 * 4) Stir in tomatoes (break up with a spoon) and their liquid, chiles, and oregano; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered,for 5 minutes.
 * 5) Add Cheese, a handful at a time, stirring until Cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
 * 6) Transfer to a fondue pot or chafing dish and keep warm over the heat source.
 * 7) Use vegetables and bread cubes or sticks as dippers.