Spicy Baked Cheese Dip

• (8 ounce) packages cream cheese↗2 packages

  8 ounce

• cups mexican style preshredded package cheese↗2 cups
• cup monterey jack cheese (optional but highly recommended)↗1⁄4 cup

  optional but highly recommended

• chopped green chili (1 4-6 oz can)
• cup sour cream↗1 cup
• teaspoon cayenne pepper↗1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon
• cup diced red pepper1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Beat cream cheese in large mixing bowl until soft.

3. 3

   Add mexican shredded cheese, chilies, sour cream, cayenne, and red peppers to bowl. Mix until well blended and creamy.

4. 4

   Spook cheese mixture into 10-inch pie plate or baking dish.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until mixture is lightly browned around edges of baking dish.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with monterey jack cheese and more diced red pepper if desired.

7. 7

   Serve hot-warm with tortilla chips.