Shelly's Recipe

MEXICAN SAVORY CHEESE SPREAD

Category: Spreads -- Cold

For crust:
1 cup crushed corn chips
2 tbsp butter, melted

Preheat oven to 325 and lightly spray bottom of 6 inch springform pan with vegetable pan spray. Mix together and press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.

For filling:
12 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp chopped chilies, drained (For spicier flavor, use jalapeno peppers)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 -1/2 tsp chili powder

In bowl, cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at time. Mix in cheddar cheese and blend until well combined. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into prepared crust. Place pan on cookie sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

For topping:
1/3 cup spicy cheddar cheese dip
1/2 cup sour cream

In small bowl, mix together cheese dip and sour cream. Pour over baked cheese spread. Bake 15 minutes more at 400. Cool and refrigerate 2-3 hours. Serve with nacho chips. Serves 6 to 8.