Hot Chile Cheese Dip Recipe

Name: Hot Chile Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 (7 inch) flour tortillas; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 teaspoons cooking oil; 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chili peppers; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1
For tortilla wedges, stack tortillas.
2
Cut stack into 8 wedges to make 64 wedges total.
3
Spread evenly in a single layer on 2 medium baking sheets.
4
Bake in 375F oven 10 to 15 minutes or till dry and crisp.
5
Transfer to a rack to cool.
6
For dip, in a medium saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil till tender but not brown.
7
Stir in tomatoes, chili peppers, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce.
8
Boil gently, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Stir together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water, stir into tomato mixture.
10
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
11
Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
12
Stir in cheese till melted.
13
Serve warm with tortilla wedges.

925

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 (7 inch) flour tortillas, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, smashed, 2 teaspoons cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Hot Chile Cheese Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot Chile Cheese Dip

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Variations & substitutions

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