Chili Cheese Dip Recipe
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Chili Cheese Dip Recipe
Description
Chili Cheese Dip Recipe begins with simmering chopped cauliflower in chicken or vegetable stock until very soft. The cooked cauliflower is then blended into a smooth puree and returned to the pot. Cream cheese and shredded cheddar are added along with canned chili and salsa, and the mixture is heated until bubbly and melted together. Lime juice is stirred in at the end to lift the flavors with brightness.
The outcome is a thick, creamy dip with a mild vegetable undertone masked by cheese and chili. It has a smooth texture suitable for dipping with corn chips or tortillas. Fresh minced cherry tomato, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño can be added as toppings to introduce fresh texture and a bit of spice.
This dip is ideal as a party appetizer or snack where a flavorful but approachable cheese-based dip is desired with added vegetable nutrition from cauliflower.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower about ½ head, chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 4 ounces cream cheese can be light
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cups chili 1 15-ounce can, homemade or storebought
- ⅓ cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh is best
- cherry tomato to serve, minced
- onion
- cilantro
- jalapeño
- corn chips for dipping, or tortillas
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower and chicken stock in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat. Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes, until the cauliflower is very soft.
- Transfer the cauliflower to your blender and blend on high speed until smooth. If needed, add a little of the stock from the pot to get it to blend well. Don't add too much though as you don't want runny cheese sauce.
- Discard any stock left in the pot then pour in the pureed cauliflower. Add the cream cheese, shredded cheese, chili, and salsa and then heat the cheese sauce over medium heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Stir in the lime juice and top with any or all of the toppings. Serve with chips on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 818IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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