Baked Tex-Mex Red Pepper Cheese Dip
Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.
Ingredients
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded pepper Jack cheese
3/4 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cooking spray
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°. Stir together Cheddar cheese, pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, roasted red bell peppers, mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño peppers, Worcestershire sauce, dried crushed red pepper, and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Lightly grease a 2-qt. baking dish with cooking spray; spread cheese mixture in prepared dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly.
From Southern Living, Feb 2014