Queso Dip with Tortilla Stars

Set out this creamy, spicy, year-round dip at a summer party, when tailgating, or at the holidays.


Queso Dip with Tortilla Stars


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Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2-1/4 cups
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/4  cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  waterOn Sale
  • 1  14-1/2-ounce can  stewed tomatoes, drained and cut upOn Sale
  • 1  4-1/2-ounce can  chopped green chile peppers, drainedOn Sale
  • 1/2  to 3/4 teaspoon  chili powderOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  bottled hot pepper sauceOn Sale
  • 1  cup  shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (4 ounces)On Sale
  • 3  ounces  cream cheese, cubedOn Sale
  • 3  ounces  fat-free cream cheese, cubedOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Tortilla Stars and/or cut-up fresh vegetables (see recipe below)On Sale

Directions
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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).

Nutrition information
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
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