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Mexican Chili Dip

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 24
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Turn any get-together into a real fiesta with this creamy, cheesy Mexican Chili Dip! It takes just 15 minutes to make a flavorful dip with a kick of spice—and this one makes the perfect shareable appetizer when you've got a crowd to feed. Serve your homemade chili dip with some tortilla chips or fresh veggies for dipping, and dig in!
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion (1/2 medium)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) or red pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz)
  • 1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cut into small cubes
  • Chili powder, if desired
  • Assorted cut-up fresh vegetables or tortilla chips

Steps

  • 1
    In 2-quart saucepan, cook onion, garlic and water over medium heat 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and water has evaporated.
  • 2
    Stir in tomatoes, chiles, salt, chili powder and ground red pepper. Cook about 2 minutes until hot, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cheeses; cook, stirring constantly, just until melted. Sprinkle with chili powder. Serve with cut-up fresh vegetables.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    To make this chili dip recipe in the microwave, place onion, garlic and water in 1.5-quart microwavable bowl. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender and water has evaporated. Stir in cheeses; microwave on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Stir in tomatoes, chiles, salt, chili powder and ground red pepper. Microwave on High 2 minutes or until mixture is hot.
  • tip 2
    For a festive presentation, tie a ribbon with a small ornament around a serving dish before adding in your chili dip.

Nutrition

45 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 3g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
45
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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