1 lb. Velveeta process or light cheese spread, cubed
1 (8 oz.) jar Pace picante sauce
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro (optional)

Microwave Velveeta process cheese spread and Pace picante sauce in 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe bowl on high 5 minutes or until Velveeta process cheese spread is melted, stirring after 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

Serve hot with tortilla chips or broiled green, red, and yellow pepper wedges. Makes 3 cups.

VARIATIONS:

Prepare Velveeta Salsa Dip as directed, adding 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans.

Prepare Velveeta Salsa Dip as directed, adding 1/2 pound chorizo or hot bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained.

For a quick and easy Taco Salad: Add 1 pound browned ground beef, drained, and 1 (15 oz.) can pinto or kidney beans, drained, to Velveeta Salsa Dip. Spoon over torn greens, tomato wedges and tortilla chips. Serve with guacamole and sour cream, if desired.