Description
Frito Chili Cheese Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering, combining creamy textures with bold flavors that will leave your guests clamoring for more. This warm and satisfying dip features ground chicken and a blend of savory spices, making it a delightful addition to tailgates, game days, or cozy nights in. Served alongside Frito’s Scoops, each bite delivers a perfect crunch paired with the rich taste of melted cheese and zesty chili. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dip is not only quick to prepare but also easily customizable to suit your spice preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 block cream cheese
- 10 oz diced tomatoes (drained)
- 15 oz chili starter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 medium white onion (diced)
- additional cheddar cheese for topping
- chopped turkey bacon for topping
- diced green onions for topping
- Frito's Scoops for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and cooked ground chicken. Add diced tomatoes, chili starter, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, and diced onion. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased cast iron skillet and top with extra cheddar cheese.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped turkey bacon; return to oven for an additional 3-4 minutes until bubbly.
- Top with diced green onions and serve warm with Frito's Scoops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Adjust spice levels by adding more hot sauce if desired. For a vegetarian option, replace ground chicken with lentils or black beans.