South of the Border Mason-Dixon Dip

Boulevard’s Favorite Recipes 2004-2005, p. 4

One 15-ounce can chili
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
3 green onion tops, chopped
[tortilla chips]


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat chili in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes (or microwave for 2 to 3 minutes). Press softened cream cheese into the bottom of a 1 ½-quart casserole dish. 

I used a cream cheese spread. A little more expensive, but a lot more convenient.


Pour heated chili over cream cheese and sprinkle grated cheese over top. 

I really don't see the point of heating it, unless you end up making it more spread-able that way.


Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until mixture is hot and bubbly. Remove from oven and top with chopped green onion tops. 

Great garnish AND great flavor.


Serve immediately with tortilla chips. 

Sorry, but there was just no way to get it into the bowl and keep it pretty. Rest assured that the taste is pretty!


My Rating: 4/5 "Not too shabby! It's all a nice counterpoint to salty chips, and the flavors make for a great balance of savory and creamy appeal. I don't understand the name, but the taste is sure nice."

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