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Best Loaded Chili Cheese Fritos Dip Recipe (Easy Game Day)

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This loaded chili cheese Fritos dip is the ultimate game day appetizer. It’s quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients like ground beef, cream cheese, chili, and plenty of melted cheese, all served with crunchy Fritos for scooping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 works best)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chili (such as Wolf Brand or Hormel with beans)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 large bag (9.75 ounces) Fritos original corn chips
  • Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, sour cream, or pickled red onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the ground beef: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  3. Add the aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Season the beef: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the beef mixture. Stir and cook for 1 minute to let the spices bloom.
  5. Add the chili: Pour the can of chili into the skillet and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese layer: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and spreadable.
  7. Layer the dip: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the chili-beef mixture over the top and spread gently.
  8. Add the cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
  9. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden at the edges. For a browner top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
  10. Rest and serve: Let the dip rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with optional toppings and serve with a big bowl of Fritos.

Notes

For best results, soften cream cheese to room temperature for smooth spreading. Use a thicker chili to avoid a runny dip. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes after baking to set the layers. This dip can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and baked just before serving (add 5-7 minutes if starting cold).

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