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No party is complete without a glorious spread of snacks, and this dip is certain to be the star of the party. This classic southern dish gets a southwest makeover and we couldn't be more thrilled.

What You Will Need:

• 1/2cup mayonnaise

• 6 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature (reduced fat is fine)

• 3/4 cup  chopped roasted red bell pepper

• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped finely

• 8 oz extra sharp cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)

• 8 oz Pepperjack cheese, grated

• 1/3 cup minced scallion (2-3 scallions)

• 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)

• salt and pepper to taste

• tortilla chips, for serving

How To Prepare:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 2-quart baking  dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dip, reserving 1 tablespoon of each cheese for topping.  Mix well with a spatula or wooden spoon.  Adjust seasonings if necessary, and spoon mixture into the baking dish.
3. Top with the reserved cheese and bake 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.  Garnish with additional cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips.

I suggest doubling the batch because you'll want some of this dip even when the party is over. You can put it on pretty much anything; bagels, burritos, wraps, and more. And don't forget to have the recipe handy at your party, because every one will be asking for it — guaranteed!

Article Source: Pink-Parsley