Mexican Green Chile Dip

Get ready to spice up your snack game with this irresistible Mexican Green Chile Dip, a creamy, cheesy, flavor-packed appetizer that's perfect for any occasion! Loaded with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses, this dip gets its bold personality from a medley of diced green chiles, fresh jalapeño, and a dash of aromatic spices like garlic, cumin, and onion powder. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection and finished with optional fresh cilantro for a burst of brightness, this warm, gooey dip is easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips or crunchy veggie sticks, this Mexican-inspired dip is a must-have at game days, parties, or cozy nights at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup green chiles, diced (canned or fresh roasted)
• 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 pack tortilla chips or fresh veggies for serving

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of each cheese for topping later, and mix the rest into the bowl.

Step 4

Stir in the diced green chiles, finely diced jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Sprinkle the reserved cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top of the dip.

Step 7

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are slightly golden.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the dip cool for a couple of minutes. If desired, sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top for added flavor.

Step 9

Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1087 grams (1087.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2942

Total Fat 232.50g	298%
Saturated Fat 125.60g	628%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 565mg	188%
Sodium 5034mg	219%
Total Carbohydrate 152.00g	55%
Dietary Fiber 11.80g	42%
Total Sugars 34.20g
Protein 92.10g	184%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 2290mg	176%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1087mg	23%

*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: 68.2%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 19.8%