Mexican Dip

Casual, last minute summer get togethers are the best.  Backyard barbeques, evening gatherings around a campfire and poolside rendezvous are what August is all about.  The best part is that most of these casual gatherings require very little planning and organization.  A few simple snacks, some willing participants and voila - it's a party.

I like to make this Mexican dip for casual summer parties because even though its ridiculously easy, it gets big points for its dramatic presentation.  Chips and cheesy dip are a welcome addition to almost any summer time gathering. 

Mexican Star Dip
2 cup cheddar cheese                      1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup mayonnaise                           1 medium tomato
1 can olives, sliced                          ¼ cup green onions
1 can green chilies                           tortilla chips
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Combine cheese, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup olives, chilies, garlic, powder and hot pepper sauce.

Put into a 9” pie plate.

Bake 20 minutes at 350.  Chop tomatoes and green onions. 

Sprinkle tomato on top in the shape of a star.

Outline the star with olives...

 and then green onions. 

It's obvious from the pictures that this dip is absolutely loaded with olives.  If you are a black olive fan - you are going to love this dip.  If you're not a fan of black olives, just leave them out or swap them with something else like sundried tomatoes or roasted red peppers. 

 

Take this to your next party and I promise that your guests will be impressed.

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Mexican Star Dip
2 cup cheddar cheese                      1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup mayonnaise                           1 medium tomato
1 can olives, sliced                          ¼ cup green onions
1 can green chilies                           tortilla chips
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Combine cheese, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup olives, chilies, garlic, powder and hot pepper sauce.  Put into a 9” pie plate.  Bake 20 minutes at 350.  Sprinkle tomato on top in the shape of a star.  Outline the star with olives and then green onions.   Serve with chips.