I am always on the lookout for a new dip or spread to bring to potlucks or to prepare in a hurry when company arrives.
This recipe fits the bill. It is a snap to make and only requires 1 minute in the microwave to do the cooking.
Mexican Style Cheese Dip uses a combination of salsa, cream cheese, Tex Mex shreds and kalamata olives to create a wonderful spread or dip for crackers. It is also very nice when served with celery sticks or cucumber slices.
Mexican Style Cheese Dip
Print recipe| Serves | 8 - 10 |
| Inspiration | Jenny Lou |
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz (250 gm) pkg cream cheese
- medium heat salsa to cover (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup)
- cheddar or tex mex shreds to cover (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 - 3 Tbsp sliced pitted Kalamata olives
Optional
- 1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Directions
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Cut cream cheese into about 1 inch cubes and place over the bottom of 9" Pyrex pie plate or other microwave safe dish.  | |
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Top with salsa, shredded cheese and olives. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.  | |
| Microwave on high 45 seconds to 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Serve with your favourite crackers. It is also nice with cucumber slices or celery sticks. | |