Frito Chili Cheese Dip
Frito Chili Cheese Dip is the ultimate warm appetizer that brings comfort and joy to any gathering. This creamy, cheesy dip combines ground chicken and zesty spices for a flavor explosion that will have everyone reaching for more. Perfectly served warm with Frito’s Scoops, it’s an ideal choice for game nights, family get-togethers, or tailgating. With its easy preparation, you can whip it up in under 30 minutes, making it a no-fuss option for entertaining. Customize the spice level to your liking and watch your guests rave about this crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground chicken hamburger, cooked and drained
- 1 block cream cheese, softened
- 10 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
- 15 oz. can chili starter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 medium white onion, diced
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
- 5 strips Turkey Bacon, cooked crispy and chopped (for topping)
- 2 green onions, diced (for topping)
- Frito's Scoops (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese with cooked ground chicken and remaining base ingredients until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased oven-safe skillet and top with additional cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until heated through.
- Add chopped Turkey Bacon on top and bake for another 3–4 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with diced green onions and serve warm with Frito's Scoops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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