Description

This Green Chile Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer packed with mild cheddar cheese, zesty green chiles, and a blend of spices. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden on top, it’s an irresistible dip to serve at parties, game days, or casual gatherings. Ready in under 30 minutes, it pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 ¼ cups sour cream
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (divided)
1 (4-ounce) can drained diced green chiles (choose your desired heat level)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 clove)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish or an 8 to 10-inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside for later use.
Beat the cream cheese: In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat until smooth, stopping halfway to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure an even, lump-free mixture.
Combine sour cream: Add the sour cream to the beaten cream cheese. Mix again with the hand mixer until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Mix remaining ingredients: Incorporate 1 ½ cups of the shredded mild cheddar cheese, the drained diced green chiles, minced garlic, ground cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all the flavorful ingredients evenly.
Transfer and top: Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish or skillet and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the surface for a cheesy crust.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Bake until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the top has turned a golden brown color.
Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy it warm with tortilla chips, sliced baguettes, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

Notes

You can adjust the heat level by choosing mild, medium, or hot diced green chiles according to your preference.
For a thicker dip, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream to maintain creaminess and texture.
If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the mixture briefly in a food processor before baking.
This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated; simply bake before serving.
To make it gluten-free, choose gluten-free chips or veggies for dipping.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: green chile dip, cheesy dip, baked dip, appetizer, party dip, cream cheese dip