This baked Smoked Cheddar Southwest Dip with Tex-Mex flavours will be the hit of your next informal party. It’s a huge crowd pleaser!
Serve with tortilla chips, crackers or crusty bread.
I wanted to make this dip again and again as soon as it was polished off at our little Superbowl party but was trying to exercise self-control.
So when my friend asked me to bring a starter for a dinner I jumped on the opportunity to make it and share it with you, my friends.
When I was surveying the contents of my fridge and my pantry before the game started I knew a hot dip would fit in nicely with everything else I was planning to serve. The only question was what dip?
Cheesy Cheddar Southwest Dip
I looked at a can of black beans and a can of corn and tried to imagine them baked into a creamy dip. I opened my fridge and my attention was immediately drawn to Smoked Applewood Cheddar. Creamy, slightly smoky, incredibly delicious.
You can definitely make this dip with any cheese but in my humble opinion Smoked Applewood Cheddar makes it! If you can’t find it in your local grocery stores go for any other smoky cheese you can find.
The dip was gone within minutes at the Superbowl party and within seconds at my friend’s birthday party. I kid you not it’s that delicious. My friends wouldn’t stop asking me for the recipe!
Serving suggestions
I think of party whenever I look at this dip, but it will also be fantastic as the side for a Tex-Mex dinner, like Chicken Tacos or Fajitas.
You’ll struggle find any better way to eat it than with tortilla chips. I’m a huge fan of smearing this dip on a thick slice of sourdough for a snack, especially if using up leftovers!
Storage and leftovers
I can’t imagine a world where I could resist eating every last bit of this amazing dip. But if have more restraint than me, cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave until cooked through.
A word of warning though: the cheese will be hot!
More Dip Recipes
- Creamy Cilantro and Walnut Dip
- Hot Crab and Roasted Corn Dip
- Cheesy Cranberry and Chorizo Dip
- Whipped Feta and Ricotta Dip
- Queso Fundido with Chorizo
Smoked Cheddar Southwestern Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour Cream full fat
- 3 Spring Onions sliced
- 200g/2 Β½ cup Smoked Applewood Cheddar grated (or any other smoked cheese
- 100g/1 ΒΌ cup Cheddar grated
- 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- 120g/1 cup Corn
- 60g/1 cup Canned Black beans
- 1 clove Garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180C.
- In a large bowl combine sour cream (you can use low-fat and although it will separate it will taste the same, I’ve used both full fat and low fat with the same results), corn, black beans, both cheeses, chopped cilantro, spring onion and minced garlic.
- Mix gently, the mixture will be quite solid.
- Empty the contents into a 9″ baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and the dip is runny.
- Serve with tortilla chips, bread, crackers or raw veggies.
Angela Allen says
So when do you add the onions?
vikalinka says
Hi Angela, you add everything at once.
Carolyn says
Can I make this in the crockpot?
vikalinka says
I haven’t tried making it in a crockpot, so I can’t tell for sure, Carolyn.
Jessica says
This recipe did not turn out as I expected. I had such high expectations and I followed the recipe exactly as written and I unfortunately threw the whole thing away. Not one of my guests enjoyed it. The smoked cheese with southwestern flavors did not meld together well. I was very disappointed and will not make again. Warning to all make a small batch for yourself before you serve to others it was definitely a let down for me.
vikalinka says
Interesting, Jessica, as it is definitely an opinion I have never heard before. What type of smoked cheese did you choose? There are no strong spices in this dip, so I am just wondering what flavours didn’t go together. These are the ingredients that go into any Mexican food, even if you don’t use smoked cheese chipotle peppers often add the smoky flavour.
Aisha says
I made this yesterday for a party and everyone loved it. The only thing I’ll probably add next time is some jalapeno since I prefer everything with a little heat. The dip is excellent with it though.
vikalinka says
Yes, I am sure it will be delicious with jalapenos! Thank you for sharing, Aisha!
Sarah says
About how much cheese do you use?
vikalinka says
Sarah, the amounts are listed in the recipe.
Jill says
I pinned this a while ago and will be making it to take to a friend’s tonight. I cannot wait to try it!
vikalinka says
Awesome, let me know how you like it, Jill!
Tifanie says
About how much cheese do you use? 2 cups of grated smoked and one cup of cheddar?
Natasha of Natashaskitchen.com says
I feel like I’ve pinned this one at least 5 times! It just looks so good every time I come across it ;). This totally looks like something my husband and I can devour between the two of us!
vikalinka says
Thank you for pinning, Natasha! I completely agree the dip is so addicting, I only make it when we’ve got company or Brad and I will eat it ALL!
cookiemonster says
Would this work if I substituted plain yogurt or cream cheese for the sour cream?
vikalinka says
I haven’t tried but I don’t see why not. I think cream cheese would be a better fit than plain yogurt but it’s entirely up to you. Let me know how it goes! π
cookiemonster says
I went with plain nonfat yogurt (it’s what I always use instead of sour cream). It turned out well. It’s probably a little thinner than the original version but it tastes great!
Christina says
Wow this looks delicious, you made me hungry… Where is the chips and dip when I need it?
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Averie @ Averie Cooks says
This looks SO GOOD! I see your stuff all over pinterest! Love your recipes. Pinned!
vikalinka says
Thank you so much, Averie!
Sammi Sunshine says
It’s a fiesta in my mouth! Dips are always fun to have.
Indre@cupcakesnmiracles says
This made my mouth water. Have to try for the next party.
Nik@ABrownTable says
I just pinned this today, it’s the perfect dip!
vikalinka says
Thank you for pinning, Nik!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
I could easily eat the entire bowl!
vikalinka says
It’s one dangerous dip!