Easy Baked Mexican Chili Cheese Dip

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Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 08/28/19
Mexican Food
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  • Total: 25 mins
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yield: Servings 10 to 12
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
144 Calories
12g Fat
3g Carbs
6g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: Servings 10 to 12
Amount per serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 6g
Calcium 151mg 12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This easy layered baked cheese dip is made with only 4 ingredients! Choose hot or mild chile peppers for the dip, depending on how spicy you like it.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
  • 1 (4oz) can chopped green chiles or jalapenos if you like it hot
  • 1 can Hormel chili
  • 8 ounces package shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F (180° C/Gas Mark 4). Lightly grease an 11x7-inch glass baking dish.

  2. Spread softened cream cheese in bottom of the prepared baking dish.

  3. Spread green chiles on top of the cream cheese, spread can of hormel chili on top of that, then sprinkle package of shredded cheese over the top and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted & bubbly.

Serve with taco chips or corn chips for dipping.