posted by Kerri 10-14-99 11:56 AM
Southwestern Taco Dip
12 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (OR substitute 2 cups pre-packaged taco cheese for the two above listed cheeses)
1/2 cup diced plum tomatoes
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup sliced green olives
Tortilla chips for dipping
Combine cream cheese, sour cream and spices in large bowl; mix until well blended
Stir in salsa.
Spread onto a lettuce lined 10" serving platter.
Top with shredded cheeses, tomatoes, green onions, black and green olives. Chill until serving time.
Serve with tortilla chips.