Nothing spices up a party or a dinner like nacho dip. It's a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is actually pretty healthy for you. It's also a great item to bring to a party, where everyone will want to dip a chip.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees and wash and grease a 9-by-9 pan or a similarly sized pie plate for the dip. Cleanup is easier if you use a glass dish. Let the cream cheese stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Spread the on the bottom of the pan. If you like a spicier dip, mix some jalapenos or in with the cream cheese.
3. Begin layering the other ingredients on top of the cream . Start with a layer of chili, followed by green chiles and shredded cheese. If you like, add a layer of chopped and sauteed onions or bell peppers between the chili and green chili layers.
4. Consider adding some spices to the top of the dip before putting it in the oven. A sprinkling of can complement the dip if you're a spice lover. If you prefer your dip on the mild side, fresh tomatoes can add more nutrients and bulk to your dip.
5. Bake the dip for 30 minutes. The cheese on the top layer should be browned and bubbly. Serve the nacho dip hot with tortilla chips.
Tags: cream cheese, cheese layer, chili powder
