If you're looking for a unique way to serve some patriotic dip, shape it into an American Flag! it's easy to make and adds a patriotic feel to any summer party or BBQ.
Ingredients:
2 packages of Crystal Farms Original Cream Cheese, softened
1 jar (16 ounces) of chunky salsa
1 cup (8 ounces) of sour cream
2 cups of Hook’s Colby cheese, shredded
1/2 cup of chopped green onions
3 bags of blue corn tortilla chips, divided
2 blocks (8 ounces each) of Cedar Grove Organic Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup of quartered grape tomatoes
1 large sweet red bell pepper, chopped
How To Make:
Beat the cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, colby and green onions in a large bowl until blended.
Spread colby mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
Measure 1 cup crushed tortilla chips; set aside the remaining chips for serving.
Arrange the crushed tortilla chips in a rectangle on top of colby mixture.
Cut 1 block (8 ounces) monterey jack in half into two blocks, each about 1/2-inch thick.
Cut slices with a 1 1/2-inch star cookie cutter, using the handle of a small spoon to press and release cheese from cutter at star points.
Place stars on chips.
Shred 2 cups (8 ounces) from the remaining monterey jack.
Combine tomatoes and red bell pepper in a medium bowl.
For stripes, arrange tomato mixture and shredded monterey jack in alternating rows, each about 1-inch.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until serving.
Serve with the reserved tortilla chips and enjoy!
You can find the full recipe here, via Wisconsin Cheese.
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