Description
This Cheesy Hatch Green Chile Dip combines roasted Hatch green chiles with a creamy blend of cheeses and spices, baked to bubbly golden perfection. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer, it offers a balance of mild heat and rich creaminess, ideal for serving with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a nacho topping.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup diced roasted Hatch green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (blend of Monterey Jack, cheddar, or pepper jack)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip, ensuring the cheese melts evenly and a bubbly golden crust forms on top.
- Mix Your Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth. Fold in the shredded cheese and diced Hatch green chiles, adjusting the quantity of chiles to your heat preference. Add garlic powder and onion powder, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Season the Mixture: Add salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, drizzle in olive oil for an added depth of flavor and stir once more to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the dip mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Monitor closely toward the end to prevent overcooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Allow the baked dip to cool slightly after removal from the oven. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for nachos.
Notes
- Use fresh roasted Hatch green chiles if possible for best flavor; canned chiles work well as a convenient alternative.
- Adjust the quantity of green chiles to suit your preferred spice level.
- For a richer dip, you can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Olive oil is optional but adds a pleasant extra depth of flavor.
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving for convenience.
- Serve with tortilla chips, sliced veggies like bell peppers or cucumbers, or use as a topping for nachos or baked potatoes.
