South of the border appetizer
1 appetizer
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | tablespoons | Margarine; melted |
| 2 | cups | Crushed tortilla chips |
| 2 | packs | (8-oz) cream cheese; softened |
| 2 | cups | Cheddar cheese; shredded |
| 2 | Eggs; | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Chili powder; |
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried oregano leaves; |
| ½ | teaspoon | Ground cumin; |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Garlic powder; |
| 4 | ounces | Diced green chiles; drained |
| 15 | ounces | (1 cn) refried beans; |
| 12 | ounces | Can spam; finely chopped |
| ¼ | cup | Onion; chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons | Cilantro; |
| 2 | cups | Sour cream; |
| Garnish | ||
| Olives; chopped | ||
| Jalepenos: | ||
| Tomatoes; diced | ||
Directions
Combine melted margarine with crushed tortilla chips. Press mixture into bottom of 1" springform pan. Bake 15 minutes at 325 degrees.
Cool. In large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, 2 eggs, chili powder, oregano leaves, cumin and garlic powder. Beat and spread over crust. Sprinkle with green chiles. In bowl, combine refried beans, spam, onion and cilantro. Spread over green chiles. Bake 30 minutes. Cool completely and spread top with sour cream. Remove sides of pan, garnish appetizer as desired and serve with tortilla chips. Source: Austin (TX) American Statesman by Teri Chesser. Submitted By NANCY O'BRION On 03-07-95