Fiesta Cheese Torta Recipe
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Fiesta Cheese Torta

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

1 Tablespoon Pantry Southwestern Seasoning Mix or Taco seasoning mix

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

� cup chopped green onions with tops

� cup snipped fresh cilantro

� cup pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped

1 plum tomato, seeded and diced

Additional snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

Tortilla chips or assorted crackers

Line Small Batter Bowl with plastic wrap; set aside. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese, seasoning mix and garlic pressed with Garlic Press; mix well. Grate cheddar cheese using Deluxe Cheese Grater. Chop green onions using Chef�s Knife. Snip cilantro using Kitchen Shears. Add cheddar cheese, green onions and cilantro to cream cheese mixture; mix well.

Chop olives using Food Chopper. Slice tomato in half crosswise using Chef�s Knife; remove seeds using Cook�s Corer� and dice. For first layer or torta, spoon � cup of the cream cheese evenly using Small Spreader. Top with tomato, pressing lightly. For second layer, spoon � cup of the cream cheese mixture over tomato, spreading evenly. Top with olives, pressing lightly. For third layer, spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over olives, spreading evenly. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

To unmold torta, invert batter bowl onto Simple Additions� Medium Square. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle with additional snipped cilantro, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers or tortilla chips.






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