Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip

Prep: 15 min., Bake: 30 min.

Prepare up to a day ahead; cover and chill in an airtight container, and bake just before serving.

Yield: Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 2/3  cup  sour cream
• 1/3  cup  mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 2  teaspoons  chili powder
• 2  cups  chopped cooked chicken
• 2  cups  (8 oz.) shredded colby-Jack cheese blend
• 1  (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles
• 4  green onions, finely chopped
• 2  jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• Garnish: fresh cilantro sprig
• Tortilla and sweet potato chips

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in chicken and next 5 ingredients until blended. Spoon cheese mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.

2. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish, if desired. Serve with tortilla and sweet potato chips.