Southwestern Star Dip

By EricS52

Total Time: 30 Minutes
2 2/3 Cups
This delicious cheesy and garlicky dip gets a festive, eye-catching veggie topping in the shape of a star.

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Ingredients

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

Adapted from cooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup olives, chilies, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.


Transfer to an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F 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 dip with tortilla chips.


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Recipe reprinted by permission of Reiman Publications, LLC. © 2002. All rights reserved.
Date Added: 01/01/2008

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