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March 3, 2011

Baked Southwest Cheese Dip

I’ve been wanting to share this great dip I made the other day.  I adapted it from one featured in the January edition of Southern Living Magazine.  Have I told you how much I {heart} Southern Living Magazine?  I have?  Okay well you get to hear it again.  I LOVE Southern Living Magazine!  


So the original sounds so delicious and I will share that recipe with you as well, but I had to adapt the recipe for ingredients I had on hand well…because we had a snow storm and Bama Boy didn’t find dip a compelling reason to venture out in ice and snow.  I tell ya what though, I was really pleased with my version of the dip!  So maybe you can give both a try and tell me which one ya like better.  Or you could just make mine…and I’ll feel all warm and fuzzy inside cause you think my dip is as good as Southern Living’s.  Either way make this dip…you’ll love it!





{Print Recipe}
Baked Southwest Cheese Dip-adapted from Southern Living Magazine


Ingredients: 
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 can hot Rotel tomatoes with chillies
1/4 cup chopped green onions 

1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8-oz.) block pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Serve with: French bread cubes

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in cheeses. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish.
2. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until dip is golden and bubbly.  Serve with French bread cubes.


{Print Recipe}
Baked Tex-Mex Pimento Cheese Dip-original Southern Living Magazine


Ingredients: 

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 (12-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8-oz.) block pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves
Serve with: French bread cubes

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in cheeses. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish.
2. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until dip is golden and bubbly. Garnish, if desired. Serve with French bread cubes.

Thanks for meeting me at the fence…. Enjoy!


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This recipe is linked up to:
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https://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/2011/03/saturday-swap-cooking-class-and-chicken.html
https://www.ekatskitchen.com/2011/03/friday-potluck-24-march-4-2011.html

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  1. alison says

    March 3, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    you had me at hello…this sounds and looks totally yummy…adding it the the recipe box for party nosh…thanks!

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  2. Debbie says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    You know, I JUST had a finger food potluck thingie to attend. I wish I had seen this beforehand. It would have been a good thing to bring. I could have pretended that I was a good cook because it looks delicious and easy.

    Have files.
    Will save.

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  3. Judy says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    That looks so good. I can just imagine how awesome it must taste. Maybe I’ll try this one this weekend. Thanks so much for your kind comments on my mudroom. I’m pretty excited about how good it came out…especially since there was a little drama with the wallpaper and the wall being bowed.

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  4. Melanie says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    OH MY WORD, this sounds delicious! I love all kinds of dips. I will be putting this on my to make list:)

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  5. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    YUM!! Such a great alternative to the regular queso dip (the one that comes in the rectangular box). We will be trying it this weekend!

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  6. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Hi Heather, This looks and sounds wonderful. I am copying the recipe now. Thanks

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  7. The Crypto-Capers Series says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I am following you from the blog hop. Please return the follow at http://www.reneeahand.com
    https://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com
    Thanks!
    Renee

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  8. Val says

    March 4, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    What an amazing looking dip!!

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  9. Cara @ The Boys Made Me Do It says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    This looks so good! I love Southern Living too! I’ve got every Southern Living Annual Recipes since 1978! I got the collection from my grandmother and then added to it year by year!

    Reply
  10. Green Door Girl says

    March 10, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    this looks so yummy, I remember seeing this in SL and thinking I needed to make it – your pictures make me want to link my computer screen! LOL 🙂

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    September 2, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    I can’t wait to try this! Pinned it so I don’t forget to make it!

    Reply

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