Ingredients
Dairy
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Chili
- 4 cups chili (cooked, with or without beans)
Snacks
- 1 bag corn chips (such as Fritos Scoops)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the dip.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the softened cream cheese with the sour cream until smooth and well combined.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese and sour cream mixture across the bottom of an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- Add Chili Layer: Spoon the chili evenly over the cream cheese and sour cream base, distributing it to cover the entire surface.
- Top with Cheddar Cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chili layer to create a cheesy topping.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese has melted and slightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the dip hot alongside the corn chips for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, soften cream cheese before mixing.
- You can use your favorite chili recipe or canned chili for convenience.
- Choose sturdy corn chips like Fritos Scoops to hold the dip without breaking.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or green onions on top for extra flavor and heat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American