Ingredients:
1 large can tamales, wrappers removed
1 regular can chili without beans
1 (8oz) box Velveeta, cubed
1/4 cup salsa
1 small can sliced black olives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
In a large bowl, mash the tamales and mix them with the chili, salsa and Velveeta. Spread mixture into a baking dish top with cheddar cheese and olives. Bake, covered for 20 minutes at 350° F or until heated through.
Or- for parties- mix everything in your crockpot and set the temp to low.

Serve with tortilla chips...REALLY good too in flour tortilla shells....roll it up like a burrito

this is the best stuff ever! Really.......it is

Ingredients:
2 (8oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
1 envelope dry taco seasoning
2 tbsp milk
1-2 tbsp salsa
2 tsp chili powder
1 (15 oz) can refried beans

Toppings:
Shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
shredded cheddar cheese
diced green onions
sliced black olives

Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine cheese, taco seasoning, milk, salsa, & chili powder. Combine well and spread into the bottom of a casserole or serving dish.

Layer the refried beans over the cream cheese mixture, spread evenly. Refrigerate the dip for about an hour, until it sets.

Top it off with your favorite toppings and serve with tortilla chips.