Description
This Cheesy Spicy Baked Football Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game day or any casual gathering. Creamy and loaded with bold flavors from melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, savory bacon, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a spicy kick from hot sauce, this dip is baked to bubbly perfection and served warm with crunchy tortilla chips for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the dip evenly.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream, mixing until the texture is smooth and well blended without lumps.
- Add Cheeses and Other Ingredients: Incorporate the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, diced tomatoes with green chilies, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions into the creamy base. Stir thoroughly to create an evenly combined mixture.
- Season the Dip: Add hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and adjust the hot sauce and salt according to your preferred level of spiciness and saltiness.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the dip mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly for consistent cooking and browning.
- Bake the Dip: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top turns bubbly and golden brown, indicating it’s cooked through and ready to serve.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to allow the dip to set for easier serving.
- Serve Warm: Serve the cheesy spicy football dip warm with tortilla chips or your favorite dipping crackers for the perfect game day snack.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the level of spiciness according to your taste.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or substitute with a plant-based bacon alternative.
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese or sour cream for a lighter version, though it may slightly alter creaminess.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best warm, melty texture.
