Chili Cheese Frito Dip (Printable Version)
Tasty Frito mixture garnished with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions. Simple, fast, and ideal for any get-together.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Chili Cheese Dip Base
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1 lb cooked and drained ground beef
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1 block softened cream cheese
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10 oz can well-drained diced tomatoes (Rotel works great)
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15 oz can chili starter (Bush's Chili Magic or similar)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp chili powder
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2 tsp brown sugar
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp cumin
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1-2 tsp hot sauce (Louisiana style works well)
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1/2 medium diced white onion
→ Toppings / Serving
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1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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5 strips crispy cooked bacon, chopped up
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2 chopped green onions (use both parts)
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Frito's Scoops for dipping
# Guide to Cooking:
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Set your oven to 375°F and let it heat up.
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Grab a big bowl and throw in the soft cream cheese, cooked beef, and all the other base ingredients. Stir it all up till it's nice and smooth. Give it a taste and add more seasoning if you want.
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Dump the mixture into a greased 10-inch skillet (cast iron works best). Sprinkle the extra cheddar on top and pop it in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
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Take it out, scatter the bacon pieces on top, and stick it back in the oven. Cook until you see bubbles around the edges, about 3-4 minutes more.
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Pull it out and scatter green onions all over. Serve it while it's hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Want to make it even better? Try sprinkling some crushed Chili Cheese Frito's on top with the bacon and green onions for extra crunch and flavor.