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Frito Chili Cheese Dip

Frito Chili Cheese Dip

Frito Chili Cheese Dip is the perfect cozy appetizer that combines creamy goodness with savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for game days, holiday parties, or family gatherings. This crowd-pleasing dip features a delightful blend of ground chicken, cream cheese, and spices, topped with crispy turkey bacon and green onions for added texture and flavor. Served warm with Frito’s Scoops, this indulgent dip is sure to keep your guests coming back for more.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 block cream cheese
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can chili starter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for base)
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
  • 5 strips turkey bacon
  • Frito's Scoops

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cooked ground chicken, drained diced tomatoes, chili starter, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, hot sauce, and diced onion. Mix until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased oven-safe skillet and top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Bake for 8–10 minutes until bubbly at the edges.
  5. Remove from the oven and add chopped turkey bacon on top; return to bake for another 3–4 minutes until bubbly all over.
  6. Garnish with diced green onions and serve warm with Frito's Scoops.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 120g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For a spicier kick, mix in jalapeños or additional hot sauce. Substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or beef if preferred. Make it ahead of time by preparing the dip a day before baking.