CANDY CORN CHEESE SPREAD

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This yummy cheese spread is perfect for Halloween gatherings. It can be served warm, at room temperature or even chilled. The recipe has lots of Tex-Mex flavor, which is sure to please your guests. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup finely crushed yellow tortilla chips
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons sour cream, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon chili powder, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Press parchment onto the bottom of a 1-qt. round baking dish. In a bowl, combine crushed chips and butter; press into prepared dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, egg, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder and cumin. Stir in chiles and cheese blend. Spoon evenly over warm crust., Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes; run a knife around edge and invert onto a serving platter. Carefully remove parchment., Place remaining sour cream in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe a large candy corn shape; sprinkle with remaining chili powder. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.