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    Home » Low Carb Appetizers & Snacks » Cheesy Green Chili Dip

    Published: Sep 25, 2022 by Carolyn

    Cheesy Green Chili Dip

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    This Green Chili Dip is the perfect game day keto appetizer. It’s so creamy and flavorful, with added depth from sharp white cheddar. Don’t go tailgating without it! This post is sponsored by Cabot Creamery.

    You need to promise me something. It’s very, very important. You need to promise me that you won’t ever, EVER watch a game of football without this warm Green Chili Dip nearby.

    Your football-watching experience will be forever changed by this creamy, cheesy, flavorful appetizer. It will make the day brighter, the game more exciting, and enhance the overall experience tremendously.

    Seriously, this dip is so good that even if your team loses, you will be happy. Or at least considerably less bummed!

    Can a keto appetizer recipe truly do all of that? Well, let’s just say that I took this to a friend’s house one Sunday and it was the first thing to disappear from the food table. I’ve made it twice since then, simply for home consumption!

    A hand digging a cracker into Green Chili Dip.

    Why you need to try this recipe

    I’ve been singing the praises of Cabot cheddar for over a decade on this blog. And it comes from a place of deep admiration for the values of the company. It is owned entirely by the farm families that make up the co-op, and has a strong commitment to sustainability and animal welfare.

    But of course, their award-winning cheddar is a huge part of the draw. I maintain that it is some of the best I’ve ever had. And the Seriously Sharp is part of what makes this green chili dip so spectacular.

    It’s a perfect match for the roasted Hatch green chiles. Look at New England and New Mexico coming together in one delicious dip!

    This dip is super easy to make, too. It takes only about 10 minutes of prep time, and 25 minutes to bake. And then you’re enjoying warm, cheesy goodness.

    My husband has made me swear that I keep him supplied with Cheesy Green Chile Dip for life! It certainly takes the edge off when his beloved team loses…

    Ingredients you need

    The ingredients for Cheesy Green Chile Dip.
    • Roasted chiles: They don’t need to be Hatch chiles but I do recommend them for flavor. These New Mexican chiles are well loved for a reason! You can also do more mild chiles and fewer hot ones, if you prefer. 
    • Cabot Cheddar: You’ve got some choices here. I love the Seriously Sharp in this recipe but you could also use one of their milder varieties like Vermont Sharp or even the mild cheddar. Monterey Jack would also be delicious. 
    • Cream cheese: Cream cheese helps give the dip some structure and body, for better scooping. 
    • Mayonnaise: Mayo lends a creamy texture, but you can also use sour cream. 
    • Garlic: Chiles and garlic are a classic combination.
    • Cumin: Ground cumin complements all the other flavors, without overpowering them. 
    • Salt and pepper

    Step by step directions

    A collage of four images showing how to make Green Chili Dip.

    1. In a large bowl, combine the chiles, about three quarters of the cheddar cheese, the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir until well mixed.

    2. Pour the mixture into a glass or ceramic baking dish (1½ quart capacity or larger). Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar. 

    3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and melted. Turn on the broiler for a minute or two to brown the top nicely. Remove and let cool 15 minutes before serving.

    A cutting board with grated cheddar and a cheese grater.

    Expert tips

    Drain the chiles prior to mixing the dip together, to remove the excess liquid. This helps create a thicker, creamier dip. 

    You don’t have to use Hatch chiles, although they are pretty special. Any canned roasted green chiles will do. Purchase the diced variety so you can whip this delicious Green Chile Dip up quickly!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is green chile dip spicy?

    The great part about this keto dip is that you can make it as spicy or mild as you like. Hatch chilies come in mild or hot and you can use all of one or the other, or a mix. Other roasted green chiles also come in mild and hot varieties.

    Can you make green chile dip in advance?

    To prepare this dip in advance, follow the recipe through Step 2, but don’t bake it. Then simply cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

    How do you store green chili dip?

    Store any leftovers in the fridge, tightly wrapped up, for up to 5 days. It re-heats really nicely so you can enjoy it for several days.

    A hand holding a keto cracker with green chili dip on it.

    What to serve with Cheesy Green Chile Dip?

    You don’t need corn chips to scoop up this delicious dip. Try these fun, low carb ideas:

    • Keto Cheese Crackers
    • Pork rinds
    • Celery, cucumber slices, or mini peppers
    • Keto Tortilla Chips
    • Slather it on burgers or grilled chicken (we did this with some of the leftovers and it was beyond amazing!).
    A hand digging a cracker into Green Chili Dip.

    Green Chili Dip Recipe

    This Green Chili Dip is the perfect game day keto appetizer. It’s so creamy and flavorful, with added depth from sharp white cheddar.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: green chili dip
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 135kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup chopped hot roasted Hatch chilies drained
    • ½ cup chopped mild roasted Hatch chilies drained
    • 8 ounces shredded Cabot Cheddar Cheese divided
    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
    • In a large bowl, combine the chilies, about ¾ of the cheddar cheese, the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir until well mixed.
    • Pour the mixture into a glass or ceramic baking dish (1½ quart capacity or larger). Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar.
    • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and melted. Turn on the broiler for a minute or two to brown the top nicely. Remove and let cool 15 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Storage Instructions: Store any leftovers in the fridge, tightly wrapped up, for up to 5 days. It re-heats really nicely so you can enjoy it for several days.
    Nutrition Facts
    Green Chili Dip Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = ¼ cup)
    Calories 135
    % Daily Value*
    Carbohydrates 2.3g1%
    Fiber 0.7g3%
    Protein 4g8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Leesa says

      February 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm

      I saw you post this on facebook the other day and immediately thought you need to make this into a green chili stew or soup or something. Please please please!

      Reply
    2. DebbieInTexas says

      January 30, 2023 at 8:42 pm

      Bought Your Cookbooks

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 30, 2023 at 9:39 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Cesario Alvillar says

      September 27, 2022 at 7:19 pm

      Use this spelling when referencing New Mexico green CHILE not chili!!!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 27, 2022 at 9:00 pm

        Hi Cesario… if you read the full post, you see I go back and forth between them. The reason is that while I typically spell it “chile”, many people spell it “chili” and I am trying to please the Google gods! 🙂

        Reply
      • Marla says

        November 05, 2022 at 3:37 pm

        my 8×8 glass dish was too big, it would have only covered the bottom in a very very thin layer and I was afraid it was going to burn. I ended up having to use a smallish metal bread pan. I hope it doesn’t burn.

        Reply
    4. Rennae says

      September 25, 2022 at 1:02 pm

      Would the oven bake this recipe at 350⁰? Temperature is not mentioned in recipe or discription…

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 25, 2022 at 6:03 pm

        The very first step in the recipe card (not the basic step by step directions!) says what temp to bake it at.

        Reply
    5. Marla says

      September 25, 2022 at 11:40 am

      I don’t think I’ve seen Cabot cheese in my stores. SW Michigan. We have the usual Kraft, etc and deli cheeses.

      Reply
      • Rennae says

        September 25, 2022 at 1:07 pm

        Cabot Cheese comes from a group farm cheese making area in the New England area. I’m in Washington state and our Safeway and Yokes groceries have some of the Cabot cheeses. Ask your grocer about Cabot! There is also a Cabot website. I find their cheeses so flavorful that it actually lasts longer at my house! If that’s even possible because we love cheese!

        Reply
        • Trisha says

          January 21, 2023 at 6:53 am

          Cabot cheese is sold in Walmartand other grocers in Tennessee

          Reply

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