Baked Chili Cheese Spread Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chili Cheese Spread

• Yellow Cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Ground Cumin
• Diced Green Chilies
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cups salsa
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Sliced black olives (optional)
• Sour cream (optional)
• Tortilla Chips

How to Make Baked Chili Cheese Spread

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Generously spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup cornmeal and 1 tablespoon chili powder. Sprinkle evenly over the bottom and sides of the prepared pan.
4. In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon cumin until smooth and creamy.
5. Stir in 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained, and 1/2 cup chopped green onions.
6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Spoon 1 cup of your favorite salsa over the batter.
8. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the salsa.
9. Spread the remaining batter over the cheese.
10. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
11. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
12. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
13. Spread the remaining 1 cup salsa over the top.
14. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and the remaining 1/2 cup chopped green onions.
15. Garnish with sliced black olives and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
16. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.