Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip Recipes

BAKED SANTA FE DIP

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine the first 6 ingredients. Stir until well combined and then place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the cheese and corn mixture into a medium sized baking dish. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes and remove. Top with chopped tomato and parsley.

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.

BAKED SANTA FE GRITS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray 6 medium muffin cups or custard cups with non-stick cooking spray.
• If desired place 2 strips of pimento in bottom of each to form an X.
• Bring water to a boil, slowly stir in grits and salt.
• Reduce heat; simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well.
• Spoon into prepared cups filling to top.
• Cover with foil.
• Place cups in shallow pan of hot water.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes until set.
• Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, unmold unto serving platter.

SANTA FE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine tortilla chips and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and chilies; pour into crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Spread sour cream over cheesecake. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Garnish with yellow pepper, onions and tomato.

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.

SIZZLIN' SANTA FE DIP

Steps:

• Prepare sausage according to package directions and drain. Combine sausage, beans and salsa. Spread over bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Top with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until hot. Garnish with tomatoes and green onions; serve with tortilla chips.