Southwest Enchilada Dip

Southest style cheese spread grat for fresh tortilla chips or sering on toasted crusty bread.

Ingredients -

2 (8 ounces each) packages Cream Cheese, softened
1-½ cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded and softened 1 (14 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
¾ pounds Cooked Chicken, seasoned southwest style
4 Green Onions, chopped
1 teaspoon Cumin
1-½ tablespoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Fresh Cilantro
1/8 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Preparation:

1. Add softened cream cheese, softened cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, green onions, dried cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, dried oregano, fresh cilantro and fresh ground black pepper to a large serving bowl.

2. Cover and chill in refrigerator overnight.

Variations and Recipe Ideas:

Cooking Tip

Rotel Tomatoes

Rotel tomatoes are a commonly know brand of tomatoes canned with chili peppers. The brand has several varieties, including mexican and italian style, mild and hot. Diced fresh or canned tomatoes with finely chopped fresh jalapeno pepper would be a good substitute.

Cooking Tip

Southwestern Seasoning Blend

Southwestern seasoning blends can be found in most supermarkets and can be made from common spices in your pantry. Southwest cooking style often combines sweet and hot chile peppers, garlic, Mexican oregano, paprika, cumin, coriander, coarse salt, and fresh ground black pepper.

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