Hot Mexican Cheese Dip
Get ready to turn up the heat with this irresistible Hot Mexican Cheese Dip—your ultimate party snack or game-day crowd-pleaser! This creamy, spicy masterpiece combines tangy cream cheese, gooey cheddar, and zesty pepper jack, melted to perfection and infused with bold flavors from diced tomatoes with green chilies and a fiery kick of jalapeños. Elevate it further by stirring in smoky cooked ground beef or chorizo for a hearty twist, and finish with fresh cilantro for a pop of brightness. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this dip achieves the perfect balance of gooey, spicy, and savory, with smoked paprika and garlic tying it all together. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or veggies for dipping, and watch it vanish in no time! Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or craving a comforting snack, this Hot Mexican Cheese Dip delivers big on flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 0.5 pound cooked ground beef or chorizo (optional)
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 0.25 cup milk (optional, for thinning)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
Instructions
In a large non-stick skillet or saucepan, melt the cream cheese over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Once the cream cheese is smooth, add the shredded cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheeses have melted completely.
Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, including the liquid, and continue to heat until well combined.
If using, add the cooked ground beef or chorizo to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
Add the diced jalapeños, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning as needed.
If the mixture is too thick, slowly add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.
Transfer the dip to a serving dish or keep it warm in a small slow cooker. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, sliced veggies, or crackers for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 229.7 g | 294% | |
| Saturated Fat | 133.3 g | 667% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 779 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 4785 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 141.7 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2795 mg | 215% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1539 mg | 33% | |
*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.
