Description
Frito Chili Cheese Dip is the ultimate party pleaser, combining creamy textures with bold flavors for a warm appetizer that’s sure to have your guests coming back for seconds. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or a cozy family movie night, this easy-to-make dip will steal the show. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create an irresistible dish that pairs perfectly with Fritos Scoops, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies. Customize it with your favorite toppings for added flair and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken hamburger, cooked and drained
- 1 block cream cheese, softened
- 10 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- 15 oz chili starter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 medium white onion, diced
- Spices: garlic powder, chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cooked ground chicken, diced tomatoes, chili starter, spices, and diced onion until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a greased oven-safe skillet and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add chopped Turkey bacon on top and return to oven for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with diced green onions before serving warm with Fritos Scoops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra heat, mix in jalapeños or increase hot sauce. This dip can be made ahead of time; just bake before serving. Feel free to swap ground chicken for beef or turkey as per preference.