Chili Dip

Had fun throwing this together at the last minute when heading out to a Nascar party in the neighborhood. Came together in no time and was a surprise hit! 

Chili Dip

1 8 oz package softened cream cheese

16 oz can of chili with no beans

1/2 minced white onion

1 teaspoon hot sauce - like Tabasco

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

8 oz of sharp cheddar or cheddar jack, shredded

sliced black olives (optional)

sliced pepperoncinis (optional)

chopped tomatoes and lettuce (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Spread softened cream cheese on bottom of pie plate

3. Cover with chili

4. Sprinkle with onion, hot sauce and ground pepper

5. Sprinkle cheese on top and arrange olives and pepperoncinis on top of cheese

6. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

7. Wait for 10 minutes and then decorate with tomatoes, then lettuce around edge of pie plate

Serve with fritos or tortilla chips