Salsa Baked Cheese
Prepare to dazzle your taste buds with Salsa Baked Cheese, the ultimate hot dip that combines creamy textures and bold flavors in one satisfying dish. This quick and easy recipe brings together layers of velvety cream cheese, gooey cheddar and mozzarella, and zesty jarred salsa, all baked to bubbly perfection in just 15 minutes. Optional diced jalapeños add a spicy kick, while a garnish of fresh green onions provides the perfect finishing touch. Served warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or fresh veggies, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for game nights, parties, or a cozy appetizer for family dinners. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, Salsa Baked Cheese is destined to become your new go-to for entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams cream cheese
- 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 120 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1 piece jalapeño (optional, finely diced)
- 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 bag/loaf tortilla chips or crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Take the cream cheese out of the fridge to soften slightly, or microwave it for 10-15 seconds to make it easier to spread.
In an oven-safe dish or small cast-iron skillet, spread the softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the cream cheese layer, spreading them evenly.
Pour the jarred salsa over the top of the cheese layers, making sure it's evenly distributed.
If using, sprinkle the finely diced jalapeño over the salsa layer for added heat.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheeses are fully melted and bubbling around the edges.
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 3-5 minutes.
Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh touch.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or fresh veggies for dipping. Enjoy your Salsa Baked Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.4 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 812 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*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.
