Green Chili Cream Cheese Dip
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Appetizers A simple and savory cream cheese dip spiked with green chilies and green onion. Perfect for making ahead and serving with salty corn chips.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 0 mins | 4 hours | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or wooden spoon
- Spatula
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 oz. | Cream Cheese | softened |
| 1 tbsp. | Green Onion | finely chopped |
| 1 tbsp. | Mayonnaise | regular |
| to taste | Lemon Juice | freshly squeezed |
| 1 to 3 oz. | Green Chilies | diced |
| for serving | Fritos | or other corn chips |
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened 8 oz. cream cheese, 1 tbsp. green onion, 1 tbsp. mayonnaise, lemon juice to taste, and 1 to 3 oz. green chilies.
- Beat or stir vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth, uniform, and creamy.
Chilling & Serving
- Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate to set for at least 4 hours, though 24 hours is highly preferred to allow the flavors to fully meld.
- Serve chilled alongside a bowl of salty Fritos.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This dip is ideal for making ahead. Prepare it 24 hours in advance for the best flavor profile, and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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