Created by dienia b on November 22, 2019
Step 1: Simmer all this except cheese slowly for about 2 hours
Step 2: Covered
Step 3: Stirring often.
Step 4: Uncover, turn heat up high and stir constantly until all fluid is gone and you have a thick paste.
Step 5: This paste can be frozen.
Step 6: If so, set out to thaw a couple of hours ahead allowing for about 30 minutes in a double boiler before serving time.
Step 7: Add to it, in double boiler, 1 pound best aged cheddar cheese cut up in chunks.
Step 8: Cover and let stand over water that is simmering, not boiling, as boiling water tends to make cheese stringy.
Step 9: Stir occasionally to mix well.
Step 10: Taste and add salt if needed.
Step 11: Serve in a chafing dish with large size fritos if desired, but tortillas quartered and fried in deep fat are better.