Description
Hearty Frito Chili Cheese Dip promises a flavor explosion of classic comfort food. Melted cheese, savory ground beef, and zesty spices combine for an irresistible party snack that keeps guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef, cooked and drained
- 5 strips bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 block 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups (283 grams) cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1 can 10 ounces (283 grams) diced tomatoes, drained (like Rotel)
- 1 can 15 ounces (425 grams) chili starter (such as Bush’s Chili Magic)
- ½ medium white onion, diced
- 2 green onions, diced (both green and white parts)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon 2 tablespoons hot sauce (Louisiana-style preferred)
- Fritos Scoops, for serving
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to a toasty 375°F, preparing for a delectable dip adventure.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, harmonize softened cream cheese with thoroughly cooked ground beef, incorporating vibrant diced tomatoes and zesty chili starter.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and carefully selected seasonings, blending ingredients until they create a unified, tantalizing mixture.
- Taste the concoction and refine the flavor profile with additional seasoning if desired.
- Generously coat an oven-safe skillet with cooking spray, transferring the luxurious mixture into its temporary home.
- Shower the surface with an extra generous layer of cheddar cheese, ensuring maximum coverage.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and allow the cheese to transform into a molten landscape for 8-10 minutes.
- Extract the skillet and crown the melted landscape with crispy, crumbled bacon pieces.
- Return to the oven for an additional 3-4 minutes, watching for bubbly edges and golden-brown hints.
- Retrieve the dip and garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately alongside Frito’s Scoops, inviting guests to dive into this irresistible comfort creation.
Notes
- Cream cheese works best when softened at room temperature, making it easier to blend smoothly with other ingredients.
- For a leaner version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternative to reduce fat content.
- Adjust spice levels by selecting mild or hot chili starter, catering to different heat preferences of guests.
- Preparing this dip ahead of time is possible; refrigerate mixed ingredients and bake just before serving to maintain optimal
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg