Southwestern Chili Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped ripe olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
bottled hot sauce, to taste
1 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup green onion, sliced thinly with green tops

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise or salad dressing,HALF of the ripe olives,green chili peppers, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce until well combined.
Spread the mixture into a 9 inch quiche or pie plate.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated through.
Sprinkle with the tomato, remaining olives, and green onions in three rings, starting at the edge of the plate.
* I like to start with the tomatoes, green onions, then the olives.*.
Serve warm with chips of your choice.
* Can also be heated in the microwave. Cook,uncovered, on high power for 4-6 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice during the cooking process.