Queso Dip with Tortilla Stars
From: Better Homes and GardensSet out this creamy, spicy, year-round dip at a summer party, when tailgating, or at the holidays.
Servings: 2-1/4 cups
Total: 30 mins
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Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons water
1 14-1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes, drained and cut up
1 4-1/2-ounce can chopped green chile peppers, drained
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1 recipe Tortilla Stars and/or cut-up fresh vegetables (see recipe below)
Directions
1. In a 2-quart saucepan combine onion, garlic, and water. Bring to boiling. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until water has evaporated. Add tomatoes, chiles, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir until heated through. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheeses. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Serve immediately with Tortilla Crisps and/or fresh vegetables. Makes 2-1/4 cups (2 tablespoons per serving).
Tortilla Stars
Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut stars from nine 7- or 8-inch flour tortillas. (Or, cut each tortilla into 8 wedges). Spread one-third of the stars in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. If desired, place stars over bunched foil in baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until dry and crisp. Repeat with remaining stars; cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days or in the freezer up to 3 weeks. Makes 72 (18 appetizer servings).
Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut stars from nine 7- or 8-inch flour tortillas. (Or, cut each tortilla into 8 wedges). Spread one-third of the stars in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. If desired, place stars over bunched foil in baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until dry and crisp. Repeat with remaining stars; cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days or in the freezer up to 3 weeks. Makes 72 (18 appetizer servings).
Nutrition Facts
Calories 96, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 231 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 8%, Iron 4%. Exchanges: Starch .5, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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