Baked Chili Cheese Spread

Submitted by Little Bee

"This spread is a hit! I had it at an office party and I had to have the recipe! It was one of the first things to disappear. I added my own condiments such as black olives and sour cream to make it even better! Great to take for a party, potluck, or outdoor barbecue!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3 (24 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 (8 ounce) cans diced green chilies
• 1 cup sliced green onion, divided (about 8)
• 1 jar salsa, divided (Mild, or any flavor)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

• Garnish with

• sliced black olives
• sour cream
• assorted crackers or sliced baguette

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
2. Heavily spray bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan with non stick cooking spray.
3. Combine corn meal and chili powder; sprinkle over bottom and side of prepared pan.
4. Beat cream cheese, eggs, garlic powder, and cumin in large mixer bowl until smooth; stir in chiles and 1/2 cup green onion.
5. Pour half of batter into pan.
6. Spoon 1 cup salsa over top of batter; sprinkle 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese over salsa.
7. Spread remaining batter over top of cheese.
8. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until edges are set but center still moves slightly.
9. Cool completely in pan on wire rack; remove side of springform pan.
10. Spread remaining salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese and green onion.
11. If desired garnish with black olives and sour cream.
12. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.

Reviews

[rosslare]

Tasty one and has a good presentation!

 

[Chef likestocook]

I found this recipe in our local paper and everyone always loves it. It has a very nice presentation and is different than the usual cheese ball or dip. My recipe called for 2 4oz cans of diced green chilies. It is definitely a keeper and I can now throw away my newspaper from 2002!