Description
Frito Chili Cheese Dip is the ultimate game day snack, party appetizer, or comfort food! This creamy and cheesy dip is made with flavorful chili and a generous amount of melted cheese, all served with crispy Fritos for dipping. It’s easy to make, loaded with delicious flavors, and perfect for sharing with friends and family. Whether you’re watching the game or hosting a party, this dip will be the star of the show.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet chili seasoning mix
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water (or as needed)
For the Cheese Layer:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For Serving:
- 1 large bag Frito corn chips
Instructions
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Make the chili:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chili seasoning mix, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and kidney beans (if using).
- Add water as needed to reach your desired chili consistency. Let the chili simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the chili is ready, remove from heat.
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Make the cheese layer:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese to the mixture, and stir until everything is well combined. You can also reserve a little cheese to sprinkle on top for added cheese appeal.
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Assemble the dip:
- In a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar sized oven-safe dish, spread the cheese mixture evenly along the bottom.
- Pour the prepared chili mixture on top of the cheese layer, spreading it evenly over the dip.
- Sprinkle any reserved cheese on top of the chili layer for extra cheesiness.
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Bake the dip:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the dip for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with a large bag of Frito corn chips for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dip, you can add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the chili mixture.
- You can make this dip ahead of time by preparing it up to the baking step, then refrigerating it until you’re ready to bake.
- Feel free to add toppings like chopped green onions, sour cream, or extra cheese after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of the dip
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg