Chili Cheese Spread Recipes

CRANBERRY-CHILI CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, green chiles, onion, lime juice and spices. Spoon over cream cheese. Serve with crackers.

CHILI CHEESE DIP III

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese on the bottom of a microwave-safe dish. Spread a layer of chili over the cream cheese. Finish with a layer of shredded cheddar cheese. Microwave for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Serve with spicy nacho tortilla chips.

BAKED CHILI CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325° F.
• Heavily spray bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan with non stick cooking spray.
• Combine corn meal and chili powder; sprinkle over bottom and side of prepared pan.
• Beat cream cheese, eggs, garlic powder, and cumin in large mixer bowl until smooth; stir in chiles and 1/2 cup green onion.
• Pour half of batter into pan.
• Spoon 1 cup salsa over top of batter; sprinkle 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese over salsa.
• Spread remaining batter over top of cheese.
• Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until edges are set but center still moves slightly.
• Cool completely in pan on wire rack; remove side of springform pan.
• Spread remaining salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese and green onion.
• If desired garnish with black olives and sour cream.
• Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.