October 10: Chili Week

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The second week of October is Chili Week. Kids can try this simple recipe for chili cheese dip:

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Chili Cheese Dip

Materials:

• Cream cheese, 8 ounces
• Square glass pan
• No-bean chili, 1 can
• Shredded taco cheese, 8 ounces
• Tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Spread cream cheese on bottom of pan.
2. Empty can of chili on top.
3. Sprinkle shredded cheese over chili.
4. Microwave for 2 minutes.
5. Turn and microwave 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
6. Serve with tortilla chips.

Source(s): Toolbox Training’s cooking card set (activity E10). Adapted from cooks.com.

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