Handwritten recipe for Chili-Cheese Dip
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Chili-Cheese Dip with Green Chilies

Chili-Cheese Dip
This Chili-Cheese Dip is a classic warm appetizer bursting with Southwestern flavor. With a creamy base of cream cheese and Monterey Jack, and a mild heat from green chilies and hot pepper sauce, it’s the perfect blend of comfort and spice. Popular at game days, potlucks, or casual family nights, it’s an easy one-pan recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes. Spread it onto soft tortillas for roll-ups or serve it hot with tortilla chips or fresh-cut veggies for a nostalgic party favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion (medium, chopped)
  • 4 oz green chilies (1 can, drained and chopped)
  • 1 cup tomato (chopped and peeled )
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • 3 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 2 oz cream cheese (cut into ½-inch cubes)
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded, about 2 oz)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Sauté Base

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and cook until tender, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 2: Add Vegetables & Seasonings

  • Stir in green chilies, chopped tomato, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Melt the Cheese

  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add cream cheese and shredded Monterey Jack gradually, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.

Step 4: Serve

  • Serve hot as a dip or spread onto warm tortillas and roll up.

Tips

  • Serve immediately to maintain smooth, creamy texture
  • Keep warm in a small slow cooker or fondue pot for parties
  • Substitute Monterey Jack with mild cheddar for a sharper flavor
  • Add extra hot pepper sauce for more heat
  • Stir in cooked ground beef or sausage for a heartier dip
  • Use fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor
  • Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette
  • Excellent as a filling for soft tortillas, rolled and sliced
  • Can be doubled easily for potlucks
  • Best enjoyed fresh; reheating may require gentle stirring

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 306IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword cheese dip, comfort food, game day food, party dip, potluck favorite, retro recipes, vintage appetizer
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