My Friend Nelly’s Chili Dip – Forevermama

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20231 192

My Friend Nelly's Chili Dip - Forevermama is a spicy and creamy dip loaded with ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheese

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
	1 3/8 ounces chili seasoning mix
	1/2 cup warm water
	1 can refried beans
	1 can tomato sauce
	8 ounces cream cheese
	2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 2 cups mexican mix shredded cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

349

Sugar

Fat

22g

My Friend Nelly's Chili Dip is a recipe that was passed down from a friend. It's an excellent appetizer to serve for Super Bowl parties or any casual gathering where you want to provide your guests with something delicious but simple to make. The combination of ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheese is what makes this dish so irresistible. It's a perfect match with tortilla chips and can also be used as a topping for baked potatoes, rice, or even tacos.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F
2.	In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium-high heat until browned
3.	Add the chili seasoning mix and warm water into the skillet, stir it well and cook until it's well combined.
4.	Stir in the refried beans and tomato sauce until it is thoroughly mixed.
5.	Add the cream cheese and shredded cheese, continue to stir until all the cheese has melted and the mixture is well combined.
6.	Spoon the chili dip mixture into a baking dish.
7.	Bake the chili dip in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.

PROS

My Friend Nelly’s Chili Dip is an easy and delicious appetizer recipe that can be made quickly for parties and social events.
It’s creamy, cheesy, and spicy, making it a crowd-pleaser for anyone who loves a bit of heat in their dips.

CONS

This dip is high in calories and fat due to the cream cheese and shredded cheese used in the recipe.
Therefore, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being a high-calorie and high-fat dip, My Friend Nelly’s Chili Dip is loaded with protein from the ground beef or turkey and refried beans, making it a satiating appetizer. Additionally, it contains essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium from the cheese, and lycopene from the tomato sauce which has been shown to reduce the risk of some cancers.