Mexican Cheese Dip in Bread Bowl

Dive into the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this indulgent Mexican Cheese Dip in a Bread Bowl—an irresistibly creamy, flavor-packed appetizer perfect for game nights, parties, or any festive gathering. Featuring a blend of sharp cheddar, zesty pepper jack, and velvety cream cheese, this warm dip is infused with vibrant flavors from diced green chilies, fresh cilantro, and a medley of smoky spices like chili powder and paprika. The addition of optional crumbled chorizo gives it a savory kick, while the edible bread bowl adds a rustic touch that's both functional and delicious. Whether paired with tortilla chips, crunchy vegetable sticks, or crispy toasted bread cubes, this baked dip is guaranteed to become the centerpiece of your snack table. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a cheesy, hearty showstopper your guests won’t be able to resist!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 piece round bread loaf (sourdough or country-style)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 oz diced green chilies
• 0.5 cup cooked and crumbled chorizo (optional)
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (canned, drained)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0 optional tortilla chips, for serving
• 0 optional vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, etc.), for serving

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Using a serrated knife, cut the top off the bread loaf to create a lid. Hollow out the inside to form a bread bowl, leaving about 1/2 inch of bread around the edges. Set aside the bread pieces for dipping.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in the green chilies, optional cooked chorizo, diced tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder. Combine until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Spoon the cheese mixture into the bread bowl, filling it to the top.

Step 6

Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.

Step 7

While the dip bakes, cut the removed bread pieces into cubes for dipping, or toast them in the oven for extra crispiness.

Step 8

Once baked, carefully remove the bread bowl from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 9

Serve the warm cheese dip directly in the bread bowl with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, and the bread cubes on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1731.7 grams (1731.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4356

Total Fat 290.10g	372%
Saturated Fat 169.40g	847%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 800mg	267%
Sodium 6742mg	293%
Total Carbohydrate 303.80g	110%
Dietary Fiber 20.10g	72%
Total Sugars 43.50g
Protein 167.90g	336%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 3185mg	245%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 2246mg	48%

*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: 58.0%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 27.0%