Best 10 Zesty Nacho Dip Recipes

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Nacho dip, a staple of Mexican cuisine, is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or even a main course. With its creamy texture, cheesy goodness, and the right blend of spices, nacho dip has become a favorite among people of all ages. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a more modern twist, there are countless ways to create a zesty nacho dip that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This article will delve into the world of nacho dip, providing you with the secrets to crafting the perfect dip that will be the star of your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST NACHO DIP EVER



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This attractive layered dip for tortilla chips is filled with fresh ingredients. The addition of cocktail sauce is a nice, spicy twist.

Provided by JEFF MOORE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup cocktail sauce
1 cup mild salsa
¾ cup diced green onion
¾ cup diced red bell pepper
¾ cup diced green bell pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cucumber, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a medium serving dish.
  • In individual layers, top the mixture with cocktail sauce, mild salsa, diced green onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, shredded Cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce.
  • Arrange cucumber slices around the edge of the serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

ZESTY NACHO DIP



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To increase this hearty dip's zip, use another can of chilies and Mexican-style stewed tomatoes and processed cheese. You could also keep it warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot. It's tasty served over a baked potato, too. Denise Hill - Ottawa Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
2 pounds process cheese Velveeta, cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the cheese, tomatoes, chiles, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce. , Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve warm, with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ZESTY NACHO DIP RECIPE



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Del Monte to the rescue! This tasty nacho dip takes only 5 minutes to prepare. Perfect for those impromptu parties.

Provided by Life Gets Better

Categories     Appetizer     Beef     Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce

Time 25m

Yield 1 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Tbsp oil
100 g beef, ground
DEL MONTE Italian Style Spaghetti Sauce (250g)
1/4 cup cheese, melting, grated
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 tsp jalapeño, canned, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Sauté beef in oil until brown. Add DEL MONTE Italian Style Spaghetti Sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add cheese, chili powder, cilantro and jalapeño. Stir until cheese is melted. Serve as dip.

Nutrition Facts :

NACHO DIP I



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This dip is great with nacho chips, and you can make it hotter or milder depending on the type of salsa you use.

Provided by Monica

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¾ cup salsa
¾ cup shredded lettuce
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning on a large plate or in a pie plate. Spread the salsa on top of the cream cheese-sour cream mixture. Top with lettuce and cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 758.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ZESTY NACHO DIP



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To increase this hearty dip's zip, use another can of chilies and Mexican-style stewed tomatoes and processed cheese. You could also keep it warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot. It's tasty served over a baked potato, too. Denise Hill - Ottawa Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
2 pounds process cheese Velveeta, cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the cheese, tomatoes, chiles, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce. , Cook, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm, with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SPICY SAUSAGE NACHO DIP



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Like spice? Chorizo, jalapeño cheese and fire-roasted tomatoes create a flavor-packed kick in this nacho slow-cooker dip, a party natural.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 4h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 pounds bulk chorizo sausage
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 package (16 ounces) mild Mexican pasteurized prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers, cut into cubes
1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
9 ounces tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Cook sausage, onion and garlic in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain well.
  • Place chorizo mixture, cheese and tomatoes in 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours, stirring halfway through cooking, until cheese is melted and mixture is hot.
  • Stir in cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping. Dip will hold on Low heat setting up to 1 1/2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 980 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

THE BEST NACHO DIP EVER



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I found this recipe on the web and modified it to include fat-free or low fat ingredients, when possible. It is absolutely the best nacho dip ever. I think it's the cocktail sauce that makes all the difference. Try to allow at least 2 hours "cure" time in the fridge. An overnight stay is even better!

Provided by R E Taylor

Categories     Weeknight

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 8x8 square dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce
1 cup salsa
3/4 cup chopped green onion
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or 2 cups colby-monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Thoroughly mix cream cheese, sour cream and mayo.
  • Spread evenly in the bottom of a serving dish or plastic container with lid.
  • Layer the remaining ingredients, in order, over your base layer.
  • Allow to set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Serve alone or with nacho chips.

SPICY NACHO DIP



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Categories     Cheese     Pork     Fry     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes a crock pot full - may be halved easily

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 lb Jimmy Dean sausage
1-1/2 lb ground beef
14 oz can tomato sauce
6-7 oz can tomato paste
diced chiles to taste (handful)
diced jalapeños to taste (handful)
diced onions if desired
2 lb Velveeta cheese, diced

Steps:

  • Fry the meats, adding the onions if using them. In a large sauce pan or a crock pot, mix everything together and stir occasionally until the cheese is melted and everything is blended and hot.

SPICY NACHO CHEESE DIP



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Categories     Sauce     Cheese     Appetizer     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 shallot, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 fresh Habanero peppers (finely diced)
4 tsp butter
Quart of half and half
2-4 Tbsp. of corn starch
1.5 lb grated extra sharp cheddar cheese (Tillamook)
1 lb. grated pepper jack cheese(Tillamook)
8 oz. cream cheese (cut into small cubes)
1 can diced green chills(hot)
3/4 cup diced Jalapeños
3/4 cup diced Roasted Red Peppers
2 cans Hormel chili without beans
Tortilla chips for dipping
1 TBSP Franks Red Hot Sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heavy large pot, melt butter on medium heat. Put in garlic and shallots and one half of the diced habanero peppers and sauté for about 3-5 minutes or until tender. Wisk in half and half and slowly bring to a boil (stirring often). Mix corn starch with cold water so it is dissolved and then slowly whisk in to the milk sauce base to thicken the mixture. Return the mixture to a boil. Slowly stir in cream cheese until melted. Add cheddar and pepper jack and stir until melted. Add Chili, Jalapeños, Red Peppers, Green chilies and the other half of the habanero peppers. Mix together and let simmer for 5 minutes for the ingredients to get to know each other. Transfer contents to keep dip hot. Serve with tortilla chips. Alternately, you can add Franks Hot sauce (or your favorite hot brand) to spice up the mixture a bit, although it is plenty spicy without it.

THREE CHEESE NACHO DIP



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This is the best cheese dip ever, I love refried beans and cheese. I could eat this for Dinner. You can mirowave this at 80% power for 10 minutes.

Provided by Melaine

Categories     Potluck

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sour cream
3 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces refried beans
1/2 cup picante sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup shredded shredded cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients.
  • Spread half of the bean mixture in bottom of 8 inch baking dish.
  • Top with 1/2 of the cheese.
  • Repeat ending with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 532.3, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 11.4

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cheese: A good nacho dip starts with a blend of flavorful cheeses. A combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese is a classic choice, but you can also experiment with other types of cheese, such as pepper Jack, queso Oaxaca, or queso fresco.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will make your nacho dip taste its best. Use fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, onions, and peppers. You can also add fresh herbs, such as cilantro or jalapeños, to give your dip a boost of flavor.
  • Don't Overcook the Dip: Nacho dip is best when it is melted and smooth, but it should not be overcooked. Overcooked dip will be thick and rubbery. Heat the dip over low heat, stirring constantly, until it is melted and smooth.
  • Serve with a Variety of Dippers: Nacho dip is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of dippers. Some popular dippers include tortilla chips, vegetable crudités, and pita bread. You can also serve nacho dip with grilled meats, such as chicken or steak.

Conclusion:

Nacho dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and customizable toppings, nacho dip is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give this zesty nacho dip a try. You won't be disappointed!

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