Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: SOUTHWEST CHEESECAKE DIP

INGREDIENTS:
16 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups sour cream, divided
3 eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup salsa
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 medium can green chilies
Chips and/or crackers

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Combine cheeses, beat until fluffy. Stir in 1 cup of the sour cream and the taco seasoning, mix. Beat in eggs one at a time. Fold in chilies. Pour into a 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until center if rim. Remove from oven, cool 10 minutes. Spoon on rest of sour cream and return to over for 5 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Pour salsa over cake when ready to serve. Serve with chips and/or crackers.

MY NAME: Shirley Sawyer