Calico Cheese Dip Recipe
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Calico Cheese Dip

By: Ellen Keck 
"As soon as my husband tasted this tantalizing dip at a party, he suggested I get the recipe...not knowing I'd already asked the hostess for it! Attractive and zesty, it's one of my most popular appetizers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

What to Drink?
Cocktail Smirnoff No. 21 and Champagne Sparkle
Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
  • Tortilla chips

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese, chilies, olives, onions, tomatoes and parsley. Prepare salad dressing mix according to package directions; pour over cheese mixture and mix well. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by foursouths   view full review
I made this twice and it turned out great both times. Not only does this recipe look pretty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by Heidikins   view full review
This is delcious! I have to admit, I used bottled dressing instead, and only 2 cups of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Kathleen Kleinhuizen   view full review
I have made this dip for years, but like Jennifer, always use cilantro and chopped olives. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by Sarah W   view full review
Made this for a small new years eve gathering...followed it exactly...it made a TON and we ate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by Suzy   view full review
With slight modifications, we loved this. I'm not a big olive fan, so I left them out. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by Jennifer   view full review
I make this dip quite often at home, but instead of using parsley I have always used 1 bunch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2010 by Nikol   view full review
Love this dip. I got the recipe from my sister-in-law a while back and it is a tad different....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by Sara Beukers   view full review
This was a big hit at the tailgate party. My only substitution was a Mexican blend of cheeses...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by Alexis Lister   view full review
I made this without the dressing as it seemed moist enough without. Everyone LOVED it. I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2011 by Brooksy   view full review
Yum! I've made this several times and everyone who's had it loves it. I use super sweet...

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