Southwest Appetizer
A creamy, cheesy Southwest appetizer featuring a spicy blend of green chilies and shredded cheddar, layered over softened cream cheese. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, it pairs well with tortilla chips, potato chips, or crackers and offers a flavorful, crowd-pleasing starter with a hint of heat and richness.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese and spread it evenly in a glass pie plate.
- Pour the can of chili on top of the cream cheese.
- Distribute green chilies over the chili.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over all.
- Warm in the microwave until the cheese melts, or bake in the oven until warm.
- Serve with tortilla chips, potato chips, or crackers.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
178
kcal
9% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).