Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip

By

Vicki Ross, Austin, Texas, Southern Living

NOVEMBER 2008

  • 10
  • 15 mins
  • 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded colby-Jack cheese blend
  • 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Garnish: fresh cilantro sprig
  • Tortilla and sweet potato chips

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in chicken and next 5 ingredients until blended. Spoon cheese mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.

2. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish, if desired. Serve with tortilla and sweet potato chips.