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Southwestern Star Dip

Source of Recipe


Jo Ann Kester






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• 1 cup mayonnaise (no substitutes; do not use light or lowfat)
  
• 1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained (divided)
  
• 1 (4-ounce) chopped green chilies, undrained
  
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
  
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
  
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  
• .
  
• Tortilla chips for dipping
  






Instructions



1. 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.
   
   
2. Sprinkle chopped tomato on top in the shape of a star; outline "star" with remaining olives. Sprinkle green onions around edges of star. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
   
   Yield: 2-2/3 cups