Super Bowl Chili Cheese Dip (Printable version)
Gooey, hearty dip layered with spicy chili, creamy cheese, and zesty toppings. Ideal for game day entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chili Layer
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
07 - 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
08 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese Layer
13 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
14 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
15 - 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream
→ Toppings
17 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
18 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
19 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon, approximately 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until sauce thickens.
05 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until smooth. Spread mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish or ovenproof skillet.
06 - Distribute the prepared chili mixture uniformly over the cream cheese layer.
07 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly across the chili layer.
08 - Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until cheese melts and develops a golden, bubbling surface.
09 - Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices as desired.
10 - Transfer to serving vessel and present hot alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The layering technique creates the perfect bite every time with melty cheese pulling away in satisfying stretchy strands as you dip.
- Its incredibly forgiving, so even when I accidentally doubled the garlic once, everyone still raved and asked for the recipe.
02 -
- Never skip draining excess fat from the beef or youll end up with an oil slick floating on top of your beautiful dip, a mistake I made during my first attempt that still haunts me.
- Let the dip rest for exactly 5 minutes before serving, giving the layers time to settle while still maintaining that Instagram-worthy cheese pull when someone takes the first scoop.
03 -
- If your dip starts to cool and firm up during a long game, place it on a warming tray or slow cooker on the lowest setting to maintain that perfect dippable consistency for hours.
- Grate your own cheese rather than using pre-shredded bags, as the anti-caking agents in packaged cheese prevent that luxurious melt that makes this dip irresistible.