Hot Sriracha Cheese Dip

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, adjust to taste
• 6 ounces Monterrey jack cheese, shredded

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth. Add the ranch dressing and stir again. Add the garlic powder and Sriracha, starting with just a couple teaspoons and tasting before adding more. Add about 2/3 of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine and then transfer to a small baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the baking dish. Bake for 15-17 minutes, until it is bubbling and slightly browned around the edges. Allow the dip to cool for a few minutes before serving with thick tortilla chips.

• Yields: About 3 cups of dip
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes