Hot Cold Cheese Dip
Get ready to wow your guests with this irresistibly creamy and flavorful Hot Cold Cheese Dip—a dish that perfectly balances gooey, bubbling baked cheese with a refreshing, zesty tomato topping. This easy-to-make party favorite combines melted cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, and mozzarella for a rich and indulgent base, baked to golden perfection. The magic happens when it’s topped with a chilled mix of diced tomatoes, red onions, fresh cilantro, and optional jalapeños for a bold pop of freshness and heat. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile dip is best served with crispy tortilla chips and is sure to vanish as fast as it's presented. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or any gathering, this unique combination of hot and cold layers will have everyone coming back for more.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Diced red onions
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 bag Tortilla chips (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese until well combined.
Step 4
Spread the cheese mixture evenly into an oven-safe dish or skillet.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
Step 6
While the dip is baking, prepare the cold topping by mixing the diced tomatoes, diced red onions, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños (if using) in a small bowl.
Step 7
Once the cheese dip is hot and bubbly, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Step 8
Top the warm dip with the prepared cold tomato mixture, spreading it evenly over the top.
Step 9
Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1345.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3555.4 |
| Total Fat 270.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 145.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
| Cholesterol 659.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4801.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 194.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.9g | |
| Protein 122.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3171.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1370.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories