Smoky Green Chile-Cheddar Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

Mango Salsa:
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 (8 oz.) pepper Jack cheese, shredded
16 oz. smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 green onions, minced
2 (4.5 oz.) cans chopped green chiles, drained
1 (1 1/4 oz.) envelope taco seasoning mix
1/4 c. hot jalapeno pepper jelly
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
2 large mangoes, peeled and diced (or jar)
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
tortilla chips

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 2 equal portions; shape each into a 6" round. Cover and chill 8 hours, or freeze up to 1 month. (If frozen, thaw rounds in refrigerator 8 hours.)

2. Place rounds on serving plates. Top with Mango Salsa, and serve with tortilla chips.

For Mango Salsa: Whisk together jelly and lime juice in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients, and stir until blended. Cover and chill 8 hours.

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