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chili's copycat salsa

CHILI'S COPYCAT SALSA

image & recipe via Deals To Meals

Just made this last night and the Hubby has already requested some more before we leave for Spring Break! This salsa is delicious and super easy to make! And the way we go through salsa, this should save us some money as well. These go perfect with Tostitos flavored tortilla chips {my latest addiction}!

2 cans whole tomatoes, drained
1 small can diced or whole jalapenos (not pickled)--about 4-5 jalapenos (or less if you don't like a lot of spice)
1/4 c. yellow onion, cut into quarters
1 t. garlic salt
1/2-1 t. salt

1 t. cumin
1/2 t. sugar

1 t. lime juice

Cilantro (as garnish)

Place all of the ingredients together into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips.

{Note: I didn't understand why you would drain the tomatoes, but if you don't it is a bit too runny. Also, I used a blender and I think I pureed it a bit too long...I would definitely just give it a few seconds to keep some of that chunkiness. Delicious regardless though!}

JALAPENO POPPER SPREAD

Back to recipes! Well we just celebrated Danny's 40th birthday...yowza...and this recipe was the hit of the party, so I thought I would share it.

JALAPENO POPPER SPREAD
photo & recipe via allrecipes.com

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 ounces canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained (use more if you want it hotter)
1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in green chilies and jalapeno peppers. Pour mixture into a microwave safe serving dish, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Microwave on high about 3 minutes.

Variation: If you would like to brown the cheese, bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes. *I put mine in the oven until the cheese had melted and was slightly brown (about 10-15 minutes).