Southwest Chipotle Cheese Dip
Get ready to turn up the heat at your next gathering with this irresistible Southwest Chipotle Cheese Dip! Packed with bold flavors, this creamy dish combines a trio of cheeses—cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack—with the smoky spice of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and the tangy kick of diced tomatoes with green chilies. Seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of lime, it’s baked to bubbly perfection, creating a melty, golden top that’s impossible to resist. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips or pairing with fresh veggies, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing appetizer is a must-have for game days, parties, or any occasion that calls for a flavor-packed snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel), drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Stir until well mixed.
Add the sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until fully incorporated.
Pour the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Drizzle lime juice over the top and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.9 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.7 g | 724% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 684 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 3795 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 110.1 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 3016 mg | 232% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1266 mg | 27% | |
*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.
