Sante Fe Dip Recipes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.