Chunky Cheddar Fondue

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