Loaded Cream Cheese Dip
A warm, creamy baked dip loaded with cheese, bacon, and smoky green chilies that’s perfect for parties and game day.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ –½ teaspoon chipotle powder or chili powder
- 3 –4 tablespoons fire-roasted green chilies drained
- 7 Ritz crackers crushed
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 –2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheeses, and chipotle powder until smooth. Fold in the fire-roasted green chilies, then spread the mixture evenly into a small baking dish. Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers over the top and bake for 15 minutes until heated through and melty.
- Remove from the oven and immediately top with crumbled bacon and green onions. Serve warm with crackers.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to taste
- Best served immediately while warm
- Reheat gently to maintain a creamy texture
Nutrition
Calories: 677kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1057mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 418mg | Iron: 1mg