Posted by Melf on 05-06-2001 02:40 PM:
Chile Verde Dip

Chile Verde Dip
( from Pampered Chef, Season's Best Recipe Collection Spring/Summer 2001)

1 can(16 0z) refried beans
1 tsp plus 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
1 lime
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, undrained
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 can (3-1/4 oz) pitted ripe olives, divided
5 oz cheddar cheese, grated, divided ( 1-1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, snipped

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In small bowl, mix refried beans with 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix; spread over bottom of deep dish pie plate which has been srayed or greased..

2. Juice lime to measure 1 tablespoon juice. Mix cream cheese, lime juice, chilies, garlic, & remaining 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning mix until smooth . Add onion, olives & 1 cup of the cheese to bowl; mix well.

3. Spoon cheese mixture over bean layer in pie dish. Bake at 400* for 20-25 minutes or until hot. Remove to cooling rack. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese, olives, sliced or chopped, & snipped cilantro. Serve hot with Baked Tortilla Chips, or favorite crackers. I used Triscuits.

Yields 16 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 120, Toatal Fat 9 g, Saturated Fats 5g, Cholesterol 25 g, Carbohydrates 6 g, Sodium 270 mg, Fiber 2 g