1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 (4 1/2 oz.) can chopped ripe olives, drained
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chili peppers
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 med. tomato, chopped
1/4 c. sliced green onions
Few dashes bottled hot pepper sauce

In large mixing bowl, stir together cheese, mayonnaise, half of the ripe olives, green chili peppers, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.

Spread the mixture into 9 inch quiche dish or pie plate. Bake in 350 degree oven about 20 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with chopped tomato, remaining olives and green onions in 3 rings, starting near the outer edges of the dish. Serve warm with tortilla chips or your favorite dipper.