Description
A warm, creamy dip filled with melted cheese and mild heat, perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (240 g) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups (160 g) shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup (110 g) shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained (or 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or extra cheese for topping (optional)
- Crackers, tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, or raw veggies for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream and mix until silky.
- Stir in shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, green chiles or jalapeño, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a small ovenproof baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs or extra cheese over the surface if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until bubbling at the edges and lightly golden on top.
- For a browned top, switch to broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 3–5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Soften cream cheese before mixing for a smooth dip. Shred cheese from blocks for better melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg