*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Mexican Cheese Torta

Recipe By     : Sharon Stevens  < home cooking echo >
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Cheese
                Christmas                        Holiday
                Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      package       cream cheese -- softened
   1      cup           Colby cheese -- grated
   1      cup           Monterey Jack cheese -- grated
     1/4  cup           red peppers -- seeded and chopped
     1/4  cup           green onions -- chopped fine
     1/4  cup           jalapeno peppers -- chopped fine
                        cilantro or parsley
                        multicolored tortilla chips

In food processor, process the ingredients on pulse, until just holding  
together.  Remove from food 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 arranged around the mould.  


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NOTES : Adapted from What's Cooking Magazine, 14th issue  11/95