Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip

Dive into the irresistible flavors of the Southwest with this Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip! Bursting with creamy layers of cream cheese, sour cream, and melted sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack, this warm dip is elevated with a medley of bold ingredients like zesty green chilies, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and juicy diced tomatoes. Infused with aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and garlic, and topped with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it’s a vibrant, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days, potlucks, or cozy gatherings. Serve it fresh and bubbly straight from the oven alongside tortilla chips for the ultimate dipping experience. This quick and easy Santa Fe-inspired dip is sure to be the star of any spread!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 oz diced green chilies (canned)
• 0.75 cup drained and rinsed black beans
• 0.75 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (drained if canned)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp sliced green onions (for garnish, optional)
• 0 tortilla chips (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well mixed.

Step 3

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, diced green chilies, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9-inch baking dish or an oven-safe skillet, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the top is slightly golden.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let the dip cool for a few minutes.

Step 7

Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.

Step 8

Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1161.2 grams (1161.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2361

Total Fat 179.30g	230%
Saturated Fat 106.70g	534%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 508mg	169%
Sodium 3589mg	156%
Total Carbohydrate 117.50g	43%
Dietary Fiber 19.80g	71%
Total Sugars 32.70g
Protein 93.60g	187%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 2112mg	162%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 1599mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.6%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 19.1%