Santa Fe Sunset Dip Food

SUNSET DIP

Steps:

• Spread the cream cheese in a 9-inch microwaveable pie plate. Sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese.
• Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until the Cheddar cheese is melted. Top with the salsa. Serve with the tortilla chips.

SANTA FE SUNSET DIP

Steps:

• Soak dried tomatoes in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 3 tablespoons of the soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, cilantro and scallion until smooth and well-blended. Add cream cheese and purée, adding enough of the reserved tomato-soaking liquid to thin the dip to the desired consistency (scraping down the side of the bowl occasionally). Blend until smooth. Blend in salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste. Adjust seasoning, adding more garlic, cumin, or lemon juice if needed. Transfer to a container with a cover. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before using. Bring dip to room temperature before serving. Serve in a small, attractive bowl placed in center of a large serving platter, surrounded with assorted cut-up vegetables and, if desired, baked tortilla chips.

SANTA FE SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the cheeses and Alfredo sauce. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato mixture, spinach, lime juice and Cajun seasoning. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Dollop with sour cream. Serve with chips.

SANTA FE SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Sauté onion in skillet over medium until softened.
• Add tomatoes and chilies, cook 2 minutes.
• Squeeze thawed spinach until dry. I use a potato ricer to squeeze it easily.
• In a large bowl combine spinach, cheeses, cream cheese, milk, vinegar, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir well. Add the mixture from the skillet and stir just until combined.
• Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray and spoon everything into dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until top is light brown.
• Garnish with extra sour cream and green onion if desired.
• Great with pita chips, tortilla chips or veggie sticks. Also really good as a filling for baked potatoes or a dip with baked potato wedges or fries.

BAKED SANTA FE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl stir together cheeses, mayonnaise, corn, chili peppers and garlic powder. (Mixture can be covered and chilled at this point for up to 24 hours).
• Combine tomato, green onion and cilantro. (Mixture can be covered and chilled at this point for up to 24 hours also).
• TO SERVE: Bake cheese mixture in an oven-proof dish in a 350° oven about 25 minutes or until heated through.
• Remove from over and spoon tomato mixture in the center.
• Serve with vegetable dippers or tortilla chips.