This easy-to-make taco dip is always a hit. The original recipe came from my Aunt Pam.
Ingredients
8 ounces ounces cream cheese
8 ounces ounces cottage cheese
1 onion; chopped
1 green pepper; chopped
1 tomato ; chopped
1/2 package taco seasoning
1 can can olives; optional
cheddar; grated
Instructions
Blend cream cheese and cottage cheese until smooth.
Place in 9×9 pan.
Combine onion, pepper and tomato with [...]
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