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Señor Nacho Dip
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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:
1.
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.

2.
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.

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


This recipe appears in: Mexican

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