Description
This Frito Chili Cheese Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining the flavors of chili, cheese, and Fritos corn chips into a warm and gooey dip that’s perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Chili Cheese Dip:
- 2 cups chili (homemade or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional:
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine chili, cream cheese, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder until well mixed.
- Spread and bake: Spread the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Add Fritos: Remove from the oven and top with Fritos corn chips right before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra Fritos or tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- You can add diced jalapeños or green onions for extra flavor and heat.
- For a layered version, spread cream cheese on the bottom, chili in the middle, and cheese on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
