Description
Frito Chili Cheese Dip is a creamy and savory appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering! This delightful dip combines the rich flavors of seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, and melted cheddar, topped with crunchy Frito’s Scoops for the ultimate comfort food experience. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether it’s a game day snack or a cozy night party, this dip is sure to steal the show. Serve it warm, and watch it disappear as friends and family dive in with their scoops!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 block cream cheese, softened
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 15 oz can chili starter
- 2.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 medium white onion, diced
- Green onions, diced (for topping)
- Frito's Scoops (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, cooked ground beef, diced tomatoes, chili starter, spices, half of the cheddar cheese, and diced onion until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased oven-safe skillet and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add toppings like green onions; return to oven for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg