Chili Dip
You guys, I have it bad, really bad for this Chili Cheese Dip. As much as I love dipping and dipping in my Homemade Restaurant-Style Salsa and Salsa Verde, this Chili Dip takes dipping to a whole new level of addiction. And I can’t wait for you to fall in love too. Every hearty mouthful is a party of textures and TexMex spices all blanketed by creamy real cheese sauce that somehow disappears bite after bite until you have eaten an inappropriate amount of chili dip goodness. And still want more. And so will everyone else.
What Ingredients for Chili Cheese Dip?
This Chili Cheese Dip is made with pantry friendly ingredients so you can make it at a moments notice! The chili dip is loaded with meat, onions, red bell peppers, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika. black beans, kidney beans, mild green chilies and salsa, and cheese. There is no Velveeta in this cheesy chili dip recipe, just golden bubbly, creamy, cheesy cream cheese, Pepper Jack cheese and Sharp Cheddar cheese. And that’s what I mean by Homemade Cheesy Chili Dip. And everything is always 1000X better when its homemade. This Chili Cheese Dip is seasoned with chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper amplified by diced green chiles, salsa, and enchilada sauce for complex flavors you will savor one chip at a time.
What cheese is Best?
This Chili Cheese Dip uses:
cream cheese: the cream cheese combines with the enchilada sauce to give us the creamy, saucy factor. It also adds a subtle silky tang. For best results, use full-fat cream cheese as it is less likely to curdle or separate. If you can see small pieces of cream cheese but have kept the temperature on low – these are NOT curdled pieces, these are cream cheese pieces that still need to melt. sharp cheddar cheese: please use SHARP as opposed to MILD cheddar cheese as we need the sharpness to cut through the hearty beans in the chili dip Use only freshly grated cheddar cheese as it not only tasted better than pre-packaged but melts far better. Pre-packaged cheeses are coated with anti-clumping chemicals which also prevent them from melting as seamlessly. pepper Jack cheese: is Monterrey Jack cheese flavored with bell peppers, habañero chilies, jalapeños and garlic. It adds a dimension of flavor but will not make your chili cheese dip spicy. If you are in a bind, you can use Monterrey Jack cheese and add additional hot sauce to taste.
How to make Chili Cheese Dip
This Chili Cheese Dip is the ultimate game day food, or party appetizer that is super quick to whip up! STEP 1: First we’re going to brown the beef and onions then stir in the seasonings, red bell pepper and flour. You don’t drain the grease from the meat like you usually do because we are using it in place of butter to create a roux with the flour. STEP 3: Stir in kidney beans, black beans, green chilies, salsa, enchilada sauce and 2 cups chicken broth mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch. The cornstarch combined with the flour will thicken the chili dip to its tantalizing, hearty texture as the chili cheese dip simmers. STEP 4: Simmer the cheesy chili dip anywhere from 10-15 minutes or until the consistency resembles thick chili. This will depend on the size of your pot and how high of heat the chili dip is simmering at. Make sure to stir occasionally so the bottom of the dip doesn’t burn. STEP 5: Turn heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted, followed by pepper jack and cheddar cheese until melted. Never let the cheese boil or else it will curdle. If your Chili Cheese Dip is too thick, then you can stir in additional milk to reach desired consistency – or keep adding milk to create a soup. STEP 6: EAT! Serve with tortilla chips and desired toppings.
How To Serve Chili Cheese Dip?
This Chili Cheese Dip can be served plain with tortilla chips or it makes a fantastic chili dip bar! Line your counter with cheesy chili dip, shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, jalapenos, avocados or guacamole, and hot sauce and let everyone dress their own dip – or make cheesy chili dip nachos! But guess what, this Chili Cheese Dip is not just for dipping – it can also be for spooning! You can create a chili/soup out of this chili dip by simply stirring in some milk to thin it out – because trust me – you are going to want to slurp this chili dip in every possible way. So, I suggest you make this today and the next day and then next week so you can get your Cheesy Chili Dip fill (although I don’t think that’s humanly possible) before all those ultra healthy New Year’s resolutions kick in. As for me, I resolve to never deprive myself of you Chili Cheese Dip. My love. Cheesy Chili Dip – the ultimate creamy, cheesy comforting dip that will be love at first bite.
CROCK POT CHILI CHEESE DIP
You might have been wondering if you can make Chili Cheese Dip in the crock-pot instead of the stove and the answer is YES! The cheesy chili dip won’t be quite as thick but still delicious. To make Crock Pot Chili Cheese Dip:
HOW DO I STORE Chili Cream Cheese Dip?
If you are lucky enough to have any Chili Cheese Dip left over, you can refrigerate it. Just allow it to come to room temperature first, then either place your entire crock pot insert in the refrigerator or transfer to an airtight container. Consume within three days.
HOW DO I REHEAT CHILI DIP?
To reheat your chili cheese dip from the refrigerator, put it in your crock pot and cook on low for about one hour. Stir your chili cheese dip a couple of times throughout the reheating process. If your chili dip feels too thick, add about ¼ cup of milk to thin. You can also warm your chili cheese dip in a sauce pan on medium heat until it simmers – but do NOT let it boil – stirring throughout. Add milk to thin to desired consistency.
How DO I FREEZE CHILI CHEESE DIP?
Yes, you can freeze your Chili Cheese Dip! This is a great idea if you want to plan and make ahead of time for a party or get together:
HOW DO I REHEAT MY CHILI CHEESE DIP FROM THE FREEZER?
To reheat your chili cheese dip from the freezer, you can use either your slow cooker or the stove: Crockpot Method:
Move your chili dip from the freezer to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Lightly spray crock pot with non-stick spray Dump contents into crock pot and cook on low for one hour, or until heated through, stirring a couple of times throughout. Add milk to thin to desired consistency.
Stove Top Method:
Move your chili cheese dip to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Dump into sauce pot and cook on medium heat until it simmers but does NOT boil. Stir throughout reheat, add milk to thin to desired consistency. Enjoy!
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