Southwestern Cheese Dip Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place cheeses in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Top with bacon, onions and chilies. Microwave at 50% power for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring every minute. Serve with vegetables or chips.

SOUTHWESTERN DIP MIX

Steps:

• Combine first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 12 batches (1-1/2 cups total)., To prepare one batch of dip: Add 2 tablespoons of mix to mayonnaise and sour cream; stir until blended. Serve with chips or vegetables.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN-CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Drain liquid from corn into 2-quart saucepan. Add cheese; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until melted.
• Stir in corn. Cook until thoroughly heated. Spoon into serving bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

SOUTHWESTERN DIP

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese, chilies and tortilla chips. Stir in cheese and chilies.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.

SOUTHWEST BAKED CHILI DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, half of the olives, jalapeno peppers, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Spread the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle over the dish the remaining olives, chopped tomatoes and green onions.

SOUTHWESTERN BROCCOLI DIPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Blanch the broccoli by throwing the florets into the boiling water for 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, remove the florets to the ice water. When cool, drain and set aside. Keep cool in the fridge.
• To make the sauce, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the green onions and cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, whisk to combine and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Pour in the milk and heat until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the grated cheese, cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Stir to melt. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Serve hot as a dipping sauce with the cold broccoli.

CREAMY SOUTHWESTERN CORN DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, and cream cheese into the melted butter until smooth; season with cumin. Cook until hot, about 5 minutes.