Description
This Frito Chili Cheese Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for game days or parties. It features a rich blend of cream cheese, chili, sour cream, and cheddar cheese baked to bubbly perfection and served warm with crunchy Fritos corn chips. Garnished with optional green onions or jalapeños, it delivers the perfect balance of spicy and savory in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 (15-ounce) can chili with no beans
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To Serve
- 1 bag Fritos corn chips
- Sliced green onions or jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the dip evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, canned chili without beans, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a smooth mixture.
- Assemble Dip: Spread the combined mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch baking dish, creating a uniform layer.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the chili mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered into the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese has fully melted and started to brown slightly.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from the oven and allow the dip to cool slightly for safe handling. Garnish with sliced green onions or jalapeños if desired to add a fresh and spicy note.
- Serve: Serve the hot dip warm alongside a bag of Fritos corn chips for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- You can use homemade chili or choose a spicy chili variety to add more heat and personal flavor.
- For a smoother texture, blend the cream cheese and chili together before mixing with other ingredients.
- Keep the dip warm in a slow cooker during parties for easy serving.
- Garnishes such as jalapeños or green onions add freshness and an extra kick.
