Assemble ahead of time, wrap it and refrigerate til you're ready to pop it in the oven. It's cheesy, spicy deliciousness is irresistible!

1	pkg (8 oz)	Cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4	C	Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1	can (4 oz)	Chopped green chiles, drained
1/2	C	Mayonnaise
1/2	C	Finely chopped roasted red peppers
3/4	tsp	Ground chili powder
1/2	tsp	Ground cumin
1/2	tsp	Garlic powder
1	tsp	Chopped fresh cilantro
		Crackers, tortilla chips and vegetables

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 3-cup baking dish.
• Beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese and next 6 ingredients until just combined. Spread in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
• Serve with crackers, tortilla chips and vegetables.

  Makes 12 servings.

  Per serving: 179 cals; 4 g. protein; 18 g. fat ( 7 g. saturated); 39 mg. chol.; 2 g. carbs; 227 mg. sodium; 0 g. fiber; 0 g. sugar