Mexican Chili Cheese Dip (Tex-Mex)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 0

Mexican Chili Cheese Dip - A Flavorful and Festive Tex-Mex Appetizer

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-12

Calories

510

Sugar

Fat

38g

Mexican Chili Cheese Dip, also known as Tex-Mex Dip, is a classic appetizer that originated in the southwestern United States. This cheesy and meaty dip is a crowd favorite and a staple at any party or potluck. It combines the flavors of spicy chili, savory beef, and gooey cheese to create a festive and flavorful dish. This dip is perfect for dipping with corn tortilla chips or serving over nachos, and it can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then drain excess grease and add taco seasoning mix.
3.	In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine hot hormel chili with beans and refried beans. Mix well.
4.	Cut the Velveeta cheese and cheddar cheese into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the beans.
5.	Microwave the cheese mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute, until the cheese is melted.
6.	Layer the beef mixture and cheese mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7.	Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8.	Serve hot with corn tortilla chips.

PROS

This dip is easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for game day parties or family gatherings.
It is also a great way to use up leftover chili.

CONS

This dip is high in calories, fat, and sodium.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dip is not particularly healthy, it does provide a good source of protein from the ground beef and beans. The chili and taco seasoning mix also contain spices like cumin and chili powder, which have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving digestion.

	1 can hot hormel chili with beans
	1 can refried beans
	1 lb ground beef
	16 ounces Velveeta cheese
	10 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese
	1 package taco seasoning mix
	2 bags corn tortilla chips