Pepper Cheese Dip

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup small dice onion
2 tablespoons minced jalapenos
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 cups corn kernels (frozen, canned or fresh) 1 cup roasted poblano pepper, chopped
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped (green parts only)
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
3/4 cup sour cream

3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili pepper (sprinkle this just after the corn is added) (optional) salt cayenne pepper Directions: 1 Preheat oven to 375°F. 2 In a 10-inch sauté pan set over a medium high heat, add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. 3 Add the jalapeños and the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes. 4 Add the corn and sauté for 5-6 minutes. 5 Remove the corn, jalapeños, garlic, and onion mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and blend well. Season the dip with salt and cayenne pepper. 6 Place in a casserole dish and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the dip begins to bubble. 7 Serve with your favorite chips!

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Cayenne Cheese Dip

1/2 cup mayonnaise
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 dash cayenne pepper
8 butter crackers, crushed, such as Ritz
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Corn chips, crackers or bagel chips, for serving

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions and cayenne pepper. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish, such as a 9-inch pie pan. Top the mixture with the cracker crumbs and bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from the oven and top with the bacon. Serve immediately with corn chips, crackers or bagel chips. 

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