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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, made with smoky cheddar, black beans, corn and sour cream. Ready in just 25 mins!
Serve with tortilla chips, crackers or crusty bread.
This dip comes from the need to find something a little different and extra flavourful when I last hosted a Super Bowl party. I pulled together some of my favourite flavours and ingredients into one hot, cheesy dip.
It’s since become my go-to dip whenever I’m hosting or am asked to bring something to an informal gathering. And every time it is a hit, with every last cheesy drop cleaned out of the dish.
Easy, quick and so, so tasty!
Cheesy Cheddar Southwest Dip
The inspiration came when I looked at cans of black beans and 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, put leftovers in an This is an affiliate link.airtight container 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 / 2½ cup Smoked Applewood Cheddar, grated (or any other smoked cheese
- 100g / 1¼ 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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So when do you add the onions?
Hi Angela, you add everything at once.
Can I make this in the crockpot?
I haven’t tried making it in a crockpot, so I can’t tell for sure, Carolyn.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, I am sure it will be delicious with jalapenos! Thank you for sharing, Aisha!
About how much cheese do you use?
Sarah, the amounts are listed in the recipe.
I pinned this a while ago and will be making it to take to a friend’s tonight. I cannot wait to try it!
Awesome, let me know how you like it, Jill!
About how much cheese do you use? 2 cups of grated smoked and one cup of cheddar?
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!
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!
Would this work if I substituted plain yogurt or cream cheese for the sour cream?
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! 🙂
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!
Wow this looks delicious, you made me hungry… Where is the chips and dip when I need it?
Christina
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This looks SO GOOD! I see your stuff all over pinterest! Love your recipes. Pinned!
Thank you so much, Averie!
It’s a fiesta in my mouth! Dips are always fun to have.
This made my mouth water. Have to try for the next party.
I just pinned this today, it’s the perfect dip!
Thank you for pinning, Nik!
I could easily eat the entire bowl!
It’s one dangerous dip!