Description
Frito Chili Cheese Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer that will delight any crowd. Perfect for game days, parties, or family movie nights, this dip features a mouthwatering blend of ground chicken, cream cheese, and spices that create a hearty and satisfying treat. With its rich texture and customizable toppings, including crispy turkey bacon and fresh green onions, this dish is sure to be a hit. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food that your guests will love scooping up with Frito’s Scoops.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 block cream cheese
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can chili starter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 strips turkey bacon
- 2 green onions
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with cooked ground chicken, diced tomatoes, chili starter, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, hot sauce, and diced onion. Mix until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased cast iron skillet and top with additional cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add crispy chopped turkey bacon on top and return to the oven for another 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with diced green onions before serving warm with Frito's Scoops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Experiment with your favorite spices or add black beans for extra texture. Let the dip cool slightly after baking to enhance flavors and avoid burns.