Bubbling Cauldron Hot Cheese Dip
Transform your gathering into a magical feast with this irresistible Bubbling Cauldron Hot Cheese Dip—a creamy, cheesy masterpiece that’s perfect for parties, game days, or Halloween festivities! Loaded with four types of cheese—cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan—this indulgent dip is seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and a hint of chili flakes for a subtle kick. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection in just 20 minutes, it delivers an ooey-gooey texture that’s best enjoyed with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or fresh veggie sticks. For a spooky twist, serve it in a black cast-iron pot to mimic a bubbling witch’s cauldron, making it the ultimate showstopper for your Halloween spread. With minimal prep time and bold, comforting flavors, this hot cheese dip will be the highlight of your snack table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Diced green onions
- 1 side Tortilla chips, bread, or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream. Stir until well blended.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Mix thoroughly until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Transfer the cheese mixture into an oven-safe baking dish or small cast-iron skillet. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling around the edges, and lightly golden on top.
Remove from oven and sprinkle the diced green onions over the top for added flavor and color.
Serve hot with tortilla chips, bread, or vegetable sticks for dipping. For an extra spooky touch for Halloween, serve in a black cast-iron pot to mimic a bubbling cauldron.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.9 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.1 g | 776% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 740 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 4591 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 140.1 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 3852 mg | 296% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
