Fiesta Baked Cheese Spread

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REC - Fiesta Baked Cheese Spread

A friend bought this recipe to a party that I was at recently. It is so yummy!!


Fiesta Baked Cheese Spread


2 (8oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican style cheese
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
1 ¼ cups sour cream
¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup diced red bell pepper

Beat cream cheese to soften. Reserve ¼ shredded cheese for garnish. Mix into cream cheese the remaining shredded cheese, green chilies, ½ cup sour cream, and cayenne pepper. Spoon into 1-inch pie plate. Bake at 350º F. for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Spread remaining ¾ cup sour cream over baked cheese spread. Sprinkle with reserved shredded cheese. Garnish with red bell pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.
 
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Thanks for the recipe.

This sounds soooo good!!

Sara
 
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