Curried Cheddar Chutney Dip Mix

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces chutney
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional: Cook 4 slices of bacon until crisp and crumble on top of either hot or cold mixture

Curried Cheddar Chutney Dip Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, blend mayonnaise and cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth.
2. Add chutney, cheddar cheese and contents of Dip Mix Seasoning packet.
3. Spoon mixture into serving bowl and surround with pita chips or crackers, or may refrigerate until ready to use.

For a hot appetizer, spoon mixture into a small oven proof dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Place bowl in center of hors d'oeuvre platter. Surround with chips and serve. MAKES 3 CUPS.

Inventive Variations:

1. Use 1/4 cup of this dip with sliced chicken breast to make a Panini sandwich filling.
2. For a fabulous passing hors d'oeuvre, lightly broil cocktail bread rounds on a baking sheet. Turn over bread and add 1 tablespoon of the dip mix to tops. Broil again for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned and puffed. Serve at once.