Chili Cheese Dip

Chili and Cheese Dip is creamy and full of gooey cheese, and seasoned ground beef for a perfect, hearty appetizer. A great appetizer for gameday, potluck, and family gatherings.

Course Snack

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Keyword chili cheese dip, game day snacks

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 243kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
1 teaspoon minced garlic Note 1
1 (10) ounce can, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained Note 2
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Optional Garnish

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 stalks green onion, chopped

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute 1 pound ground beef, 1 small yellow onion (finely diced), and 1 teaspoon minced garlic until the meat is browned and the onions are soft and translucent. Drain excess fat.
Add 1 (10) ounce can, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained , 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in 8 ounces cream cheese (softened) smooth.
Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Note 3
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with optional topping: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 2 stalks green onion, chopped.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

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Note 1: 1 medium garlic clove should be 1 teaspoon

Note 2: Rotel is the brand I use.

Note 3: If the mixture seems too thick, add milk a Tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency.

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I'm not a registered dietitian, but I strive to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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