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Señor Nacho Dip

Señor Nacho Dip

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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All the flavors of Mexico are captured in this cheesy low-fat dip. When served with baked tortilla chips, only 18% of the calories come from fat.

INGREDIENTS

1/2	package (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1/2	cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/4	cup mild or medium chunky salsa
2	teaspoons reduced-fat (2%) milk
4	ounces baked tortilla chips or assorted fresh vegetable dippers

PREPARATION:

Combine cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in small saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Stir in salsa and milk; heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
Transfer dip to small serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips. Garnish with hot peppers and cilantro.

Spicy Mustard Dip

Omit tortilla chips. Substitute 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard or honey mustard for salsa. Serve with fresh vegetable dippers or pretzels.

Olé Dip

Substitute reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or reduced- fat taco cheese for Cheddar cheese.

This recipe appears in: Mexican

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving Size:	about 3-1/2 tablespoons dip with 10 tortilla chips
Sodium	629 mg
Protein	11 g
Fiber	2 g
Carbohydrate	25 g
Cholesterol	11 mg
Saturated Fat	1 g
Total Fat	4 g
Calories from Fat	18 %
Calories	181

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Meat	1
Starch	1-1/2

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