1 package (250 gram) cream cheese,
1 softened
1 cup colby cheese, grated
1 cup monterey jack, grated
1/4 cup red pepper, seeded and
1 chopped fine
1/4 cup green onions, chopped fine
1/4 cup jalapeno peppers (or less,
1 to taste) chopped fine
Directions
In food processor, process the ingredients on pulse, until just
holding together. Remove from processor. In 4 cup bowl, line with
plastic wrap and spoon mixture into bowl. Fill bowl and pat flat.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
To unmold, remove plastic wrap off top of bowl. Place serving platter
over top of bowl and gently turn both completely over. Remove bowl,
and gently peel off plastic wrap. Garnish with chopped cilantro OR
parsley. Multicolored tortilla chips can then be arrange around the
mould. Origin: Adapted from What's Cooking Magazine, 14th issue.
Servings: 1 servings
Mexican Cheese Torta Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Cheese; Mexican
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