Southwestern Star Dip

Name: Southwestern Star Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-2/3 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained, divided; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; Tortilla chips

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2-2/3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

I enjoyed this sensational dip at a holiday party and begged for the recipe. No others are the ones begging me! —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Ingredients

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained, divided
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup olives, chiles, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle tomato on top in the shape of a star; outline with remaining olives. Sprinkle onions around the star. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 124 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

I enjoyed this sensational dip at a holiday party and begged for the recipe. No others are the ones begging me! —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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