Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   5      pounds        American cheese -- grated
   3 1/4  cups          water -- divided
   1 1/2  cups          chopped onion -- (see note)
   1      cup           chopped celery
   1      cup           chopped green bell pepper
     1/4  cup           finely chopped jalapeno pepper

Preparation:

Combine cheese and 3 cups water in the top of a double boiler and bring to a boil. Stir every 5 minutes. While cheese is melting, combine onion, celery, bell pepper and jalapeno in saucepan and add 1/4 cup water. Sauté over medium heat until vegetables come to a light boil. When cheese has melted and is smooth, add vegetables and mix thoroughly. Simmer 5 minutes. This makes a large amount; recipe could be cut in half or thirds.