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Spicy Cheesy Baked Football Dip

Ultimate Spicy Cheesy Baked Football Dip for Game Day Bliss

This Spicy Cheesy Baked Football Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that delivers bold flavors and creamy texture for your game day celebrations.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or additional sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Flavor
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust for spice level
For the Cheese
  • 2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterrey Jack
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or part-skim for lighter option
For the Crunch
  • ½ cup Diced Jalapeños fresh or canned
  • ½ cup Sliced Black Olives omit if preferred
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Chopped Green Onions or chives
  • 4 oz Cooked and Crumbled Bacon
For Serving
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips or sliced baguette

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Electric Mixer
  • oven-safe baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and cayenne pepper until well-combined.
  4. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  5. Add the diced jalapeños, sliced black olives, and diced tomatoes to the cheese mixture and stir gently.
  6. Transfer the dip mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and chopped green onions over the top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly golden.
  9. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve with tortilla chips or warm baguette slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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