Baked Mexican Cheese Dip

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Baked Mexican Cheese Dip – Creamy, spicy, and super cheesy!  The perfect dip for game day, get togethers or just because!  

This cheese dip has been in the family for about at least 35 years. It became known as “The Dip” in the family, it was so popular and everyone just knew what it was. It came from a magazine with the name Baked Mexican Cheese Dip, so that is what we are calling it here.

baked cheese dip in a dish with chips

 

It is loaded with cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese and spicy salsa.  Baked until super creamy and extra delicious, it will surely be a hit at your next get together. It is authentic Mexican….not even close! But because I got the recipe out of a magazine, I am keeping their name, since the recipe was originally theirs.

What’s In Mexican Cheese Dip

This could not be easier to throw together, just 4 ingredients I have had memorized for years!

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  • Cream Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Hot Salsa – there isn’t much in there, so even if you don’t like things very spicy, I like to use hot for the flavor.
baked cheese dip in a dish with chips

I love a dip you can make ahead of time and have ready for you. And this is one of those! You really just mix everything together and then heat. So you can mix it together ahead of time and then just have waiting to throw in the oven or a crockpot for when it is time to eat.

How To Make Mexican Cheese Dip

  1. In a large bowl mix all of the ingredients together until they are well combined.
  2. Spread into an oven safe baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

You can also make this ahead and put in a crock pot to warm for a few hours before you are ready to serve it.

baked cheese dip in a dish with a chip full of dip

How To Serve Mexican Cheese Dip

Cheese Dip is pretty much a staple in every house during football season, and this Mexican cheese dip is a fun way to mix it up!  Serve with plenty of tortilla chips for dipping. You can even bulk it up by adding seasoned meat or beans.

A little hot salsa goes a long way, but if you like it extra hot, feel free to mix in extra hot sauce.

Can I Make This In The Crockpot

Absolutely! You can even make it ahead of time and have it waiting for you.  Just mix all of the ingredients together and instead of putting in the oven, put it in the crockpot and have it hot and bubbly for a party! Have your crockpot on low for a couple hours, stirring every so often until it is melted and hot.

Storage

This recipe is really easy to cut in half or double depending on the size of group you are feeding. If you have leftovers just cover or place in an airtight container. You can store in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can enjoy it cold, although it does get pretty solid, so it is hard to dip. Or you can heat in the microwave, oven or even crockpot depending on how much you are reheating.

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baked cheese dip in a dish
4.50 from 318 votes

Baked Mexican Cheese Dip

By Erin
Baked Mexican Cheese Dip – Creamy, spicy, and super cheesy!  The perfect dip for game day, get togethers or just because!  
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 10

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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350º F
  • Mix all of the ingredients together until well blended.
  • Pour into an 8×8 inch baking dish. Baked for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly. 
  • Serve with tortilla chips

Notes

You can place all the ingredients in a crock pot and heat on low for 3-4 hours until hot and bubbly instead of baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 463mg | Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Erin
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 345
Keyword: cheese dip
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25 Comments

  1. I might add a bit of taco seasoning or chili powder. I have not tried it yet but looks great for a change from standard cheese dip.

  2. We just be “neighbors” as we get milk delivered from Morning Fresh Dairy too! Can’t wait to try this recipe.

  3. 5 stars
    Excellent recipe! I put seeded jalapeños in mine then topped it with pickled jalapeños once. Delicious!