Shelly's Recipe

FIESTA DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion, Walla Walla onion or other sweet onion
3/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (3 oz.)
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers (1-1/2 oz.)
1/2 cup salsa
2 teaspoons liquid fajita marinade or Worcestershire sauce
Baked Tortilla Chips (recipe below) or tortilla chips
Lime wedges
3 21 ounce packages phyllo shells (optional)

In bowl, combine mayonnaise, onions, cheeses, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa and fajita marinade; mix well.

Transfer mixture to an ungreased 9-inch pie plate or 1-quart casserole. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Serve warm with Baked Tortilla Chips. Garnish with lime wedges.

To serve with tortilla wedges: Cut five 6-inch flour tortillas into wedges. Place in single layers on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp.

To create phyllo cups: Bake mixture for 10 minutes in a 1-quart casserole. Then spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each phyllo shell. Bake for 5 more minutes or until heated through and bubbly.