Entertaining Dip

Turn your next gathering into a flavorful fiesta with this crowd-pleasing Entertaining Dip! This creamy, cheesy appetizer combines tangy cream cheese, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a perfect blend of spices like paprika and garlic powder for a dip that’s loaded with bold, rich flavor. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s topped with fresh green onions and cilantro for a burst of vibrant color and herbaceous flair. Ready in just 25 minutes, this warm, indulgent dip is perfect for serving with crispy tortilla chips, crunchy veggies, or your favorite crackers. Whether it’s game day, a dinner party, or a casual get-together, this oven-baked dip will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 bag tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced veggies (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies (drain excess liquid), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 5

Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until it is bubbly and lightly golden on top.

Step 6

Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Garnish the dip with chopped green onions and cilantro for a fresh burst of flavor.

Step 8

Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced veggies, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	837.2 grams (837.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2728

Total Fat 210.60g	270%
Saturated Fat 107.80g	539%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 465mg	155%
Sodium 3654mg	159%
Total Carbohydrate 174.20g	63%
Dietary Fiber 9.20g	33%
Total Sugars 25.40g
Protein 65.70g	131%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1513mg	116%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 773mg	16%

*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: 66.4%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 24.4%