Shelly's Recipe

SOUTHWESTERN STAR DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (4 1/2 oz) can chopped ripe olives, drained, divided
1 (4 oz) can 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

In a bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup olives, chilies, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake, uncovered, at 350 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. Yield: 2-2/3 cups.