🧀 Cheesy Dip with Tortilla Chips
A warm, gooey, crowd-pleasing dip perfect for parties, game day, or snacking.
📝 Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (optional: use Rotel for a zesty kick)
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp chili powder or cumin (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, green onions, garlic, and spices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to baking dish: Spread mixture evenly in a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Bake: 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot: Sprinkle extra green onions or a little paprika on top, and serve with tortilla chips.
✨ Tips
- For a spicier dip, add diced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- You can make it ahead of time — just bake it before serving.
- To make it extra gooey, stir in ¼ cup milk before baking.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version that stays warm for hours — perfect for parties.