RECIPE # 4190 - JALAPENO PEPPER DIP - Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

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2 (8-oz) pkg reduced fat cream cheese, softened

1 c reduced fat sour cream

1/2-3/4 c chopped jalapeno peppers, drained

1/2-3/4 c jalapeno green pepper salsa

1 (4-oz) jar diced pimento, drained

1 t minced garlic

2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese

In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, jalapeno peppers, salsa, pimento and garlic..  Taste mixture and add enough extra jalapeno peppers and/or salsa to achieve degree of heat preferred. Stir in shredded cheese and mix completely.  Serve with chips or vegetables.  Yield: about 3 cups

**May also stir in sliced black olives or rinsed and drained black beans.