Cinco de Mayo is this weekend…do you celebrate? We love Mexican food in our house, and most of the time, have it at least once a week. Typically Mexican recipes are inexpensive to fix and there are many that I make that the boys {and Doug} enjoy, so it’s a win-win!
We have all been enjoying this Cheesy Chili Dip for many years. I originally fixed it during a Pampered Chef party I was hosting, and it quickly became a favorite. You can bake it in the oven, but even better…it can be cooked in the microwave in 5 minutes or less!
In case you are looking…we have put together a little round-up of some of our favorite recipes for you to share on Cinco de Mayo…
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers
- Homemade Pico de Gallo
- Grilled Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
- Queso Cheese Dip
- Homemade Salsa
- Mini Taco Cups
Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes and Sides
- Wet Bean Burritos
- Taco Ring
- Enchilada, Taco and Burrito Recipes from Eat at Home
- Black Bean Quesadillas from Taste of Home
- Roasted Corn Salsa
- Calico Corn Cakes from Taste of Home
- Seven Layer Southwestern Salad
Cinco de Mayo Desserts and Drinks
- Cinco de Mayo Cupcakes with Chocolate Chili Poppers
- Margarita Cupcakes
- Sangria Cupcakes
- Tres Leches Cake from Taste of Home
- Blue Lagoon Margarita from Taste of Home
- Blue Hawaiian {kid friendly}
- Lemon Lime from Taste of Home
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Cheesy Chili Dip Recipe
A perfect dip for Mexican night, Movie Night or anytime. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pkg {8 oz.} cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (15 oz) chili without beans
- 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning {we make our own}
- 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1 small tomato, chopped {optional}
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced {optional}
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese and stir until smooth
- Add chili, taco seasoning, cheese and garlic
- Stir until well combined
- Place in oven safe or microwave safe dish
- To bake in oven – preheat to 350 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbling
- To microwave – cook for 5 minutes
- Garnish with tomatoes and green onions {if desired} and serve with chips
Notes
Liz says…this recipe can also be cut in half, but we always make a full batch because it disappears quickly
Doug says…LOVE this dip! I could eat the whole dish full!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
What are you serving for Cinco de Mayo?
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