Description
A rich and melty cheese dip with smoky chipotle heat — perfect for parties, game day, and dipping tortillas or veggies. This Cheesy Chipotle Fundido Dip combines Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses with diced tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobo for a flavorful, spicy appetizer that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese
Other Ingredients
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, diced
- 1 tbsp butter
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the fundido dip.
- Combine ingredients: In an oven-safe dish, mix together the shredded Monterey Jack, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, diced chipotle pepper, and butter until evenly incorporated.
- Bake the dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
- Stir and garnish: Carefully remove the dip from the oven, stir to blend the melted cheeses and flavors evenly, then garnish with optional fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños if desired.
- Serve warm: Serve the cheesy chipotle fundido dip warm alongside tortilla chips, sliced veggies, or your favorite dippers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- The dip can alternatively be prepared using a skillet or slow cooker if an oven is not available.
- Adjust the spiciness by using more or fewer chipotle peppers in adobo according to your heat preference.
- For a smoother texture, cream cheese helps balance the meltiness and richness of the other cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
