Salsa Cheese Bake

* Exported from MasterCook *

SALSA CHEESE BAKE

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Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Cloves garlic,
-finely chopped
1 tb Vegetable oil
12 oz Salsa
4 oz Chopped green chilies,
-drained
2 tb Raisins
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/8 ts Ground cloves
ds Ground cumin
1/2 lb Bulk Italian sausage
16 oz Monterey jack cheese, cut
-into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 c Sliced pimiento-stuffed
-olives
12 oz Round tortilla chips

Cook and stir garlic in oil in 1-quart saucepan until
garlic is brown, about 1 minute. Stir in salsa,
chilies, raisins, cinnamon, cloves and cumin. Heat to
boiling, stirring occasionally, reduce heat. Simmer
uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is
slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Cook and stir
sausage in 10-inch skillet until brown; drain. Stir in
1 cup of the salsa mixture.

Place half of the cheese slices in single layer in
ungreased 1-quart shallow casserole or pie plate, 9 x
1 1/4 inches. Spoon sausage mixture over cheese slices
in casserole; top with remaining cheese slices.

Bake uncovered in 400F oven until cheese is melted, 8
to 10 minutes. Heat remaining salsa mixture and the
olives until hot; pour over cheese. Serve with
tortilla chips. 15 servings; 295 calories per serving.

Source: Betty Crocker's Cookbook, 6th Edition



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