How could you NOT love the appetizer recipe, Mexican Fiesta Dip? Smothered with cheese and that rich taste, this layered dip is so popular at parties and potlucks.
Mexican Fiesta Dip
This dip is hearty and comforting, with all the Mexican-flavoured fixings. It’s kind of like a whole meal on it’s own. In fact, sometimes I want to make this for dinner and nothing else.
Smothered with cheese, that Mexican taste is so popular with guests. This is one dip that I love to snack on, you just about can’t stop.
Serve it alone, or combine with other appetizer recipes for your family or when entertaining {game night, maybe?}. Best served with nacho chips for dipping, or you can spread this cheesy goodness on crispy baguettes – YUM!!
When choosing a dip to bring to a party, this Mexican Dip Recipe one is my ‘safe bet’. I’ve found that most people truly love the combination of ingredients, slathered on chips, crackers or bread.
How do you make Mexican Dip?
This cream cheese Mexican dip recipe is just 4 ingredients, which is fewer than many layered dip recipes. It’s just an impressive dip that packs a punch in flavour and ease!
You simply layer cream cheese in a baking dish, add chili, and a layer of salsa. Smother it in cheese and bake. Voila! Compared to many dip recipes, this one is so very simple but mouthwateringly good!
This is best served hot and fresh from the oven, and getting that first bite of bubbling cheese on top is the best. Yet, I have to admit, once cooled this dip is just as good. So very delicious!
A couple of months ago I bought a Mexican layered dip from the store, and ended up throwing it out. Once you’re spoiled with this recipe, others just won’t be the same.
I almost can’t wait for a party as an excuse to make this, as I crave the ingredients so much. Who says a hearty dip can’t be a meal in itself? We need to work on changing that I think.
Psst, this dip recipe gets massive points for ‘easy’, which is always welcome with me. Be prepared to hand out the recipe though, it’s one party appetizer recipe that everyone asks for! 😉
Also try this Warm Mushroom Dip if you like an appetizer dip recipe that isn’t too spicy. Another great cheese dip recipe is this Creamy Cheddar Bacon Dip!
How could you NOT love the appetizer recipe, Mexican Fiesta Dip? Smothered with cheese and that rich taste, this layered dip is so popular at parties and potlucks.
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 can Stagg chili
- 1/2 jar Salsa {more if you wish}
- 2 cups Cheese shredded {your choice: cheddar, 4 cheese italian, monterey jack}
- Spread layer of cream cheese in a 8x10 baking dish
- Add a layer of Chili on top
- Add layer of Salsa
- Layer of cheese
- Bake 350 degrees for 20 min, serve hot
Gayle Bellemare says
12/28/2012 at 11:16 amlove this recipe, will try over the weekend
Tammi says
12/28/2012 at 11:36 amIt’s sooo good! 🙂
Scarlet says
12/28/2012 at 11:26 amThat makes me want a bag of Fritos to dip in there! stumbled!
Tammi says
12/28/2012 at 11:37 amGood idea Scarlet! Thanks for stumbling!
Janet says
12/28/2012 at 6:11 pmI read your recipe to my husband (who’s Hispanic) and he told me to tell you that it sounds delicious. I have to agree. But would I be crazy to say that you recipe made me think of lasagna?! I think it’s the fact that you put things down in a layer and bake them. 🙂
Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen says
12/28/2012 at 8:12 pmI really wish that as of tomorrow I wasn’t “back on the wagon”. This sounds a perfect comfort food for the winter.
deb c says
12/29/2012 at 5:14 amThis looks and sounds delicious. My husband will love it. Thanks for sharing.
Erika E says
12/29/2012 at 1:00 pmThanks for putting that handy ‘print’ option with this recipe. I just bought what I need to make this and if I can wait, I’ll make it for New Year’s Eve.
Teresa McKerracher says
12/29/2012 at 1:23 pmRecipe looks so easy to make. The picture looks delicious!! Must try this one!!
Ellen Christian says
01/02/2013 at 2:23 pmThat looks amazing!
Rita O'Neal says
01/02/2013 at 4:36 pmThis looks so good! I love Mexican food and dips. I will definitely have to try this!
Leila says
01/02/2013 at 4:48 pmI pinned this bad boy so I can try it here at home! That looks delicious!
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
01/02/2013 at 5:31 pmThis sounds delicious. Would be perfect for a super bowl party!
Michelle says
01/02/2013 at 8:04 pmThis looks super yummy and super easy to make. Perfect snack for a chilly evening at home for movie night.
Sarah S. says
01/03/2013 at 10:36 pmI have a recipe for a similar Fiesta Dip. Some of the ingredients are the same but I don’t use chili in mine. I use Picante Sauce for one difference.
Gayle Watkins says
01/07/2013 at 3:54 pmThis looks delicioso! I might have to try this on SuperBowl Sunday.
Tanya Dove says
01/10/2013 at 8:32 amThis looks so good!
Tammi says
01/10/2013 at 11:19 amBetter to taste than the picture could show, thats for sure!
😉
Stacey L says
01/11/2013 at 12:10 pmwhat a great easy recipe going to have to try this look yummy. always looking for different things to try.
Nicole Becker says
01/16/2013 at 10:06 amThis looks so easy to make!! I cant wait to do it!! Thanks
Ellen Christian says
01/22/2013 at 2:04 pmOh my this does look good!
Tiffany C. says
01/24/2013 at 6:18 amThis looks so good. I LOVE anything Mexican food related. I must make this.
Teresa M says
01/25/2013 at 11:50 amThis recipe looks so easy to make, Tammi! I love Mexican food and this would go so well with natchos…anything.
dawn r says
01/28/2013 at 4:18 pmgonna try this super bowl weekend!! looks great!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
02/06/2013 at 6:10 amWhen I first posted recipe on twitter, one of my followers made it and her family loved it. I can’t wait till we move and I actually have people to cook for!
Clifford says
02/06/2013 at 3:40 pmWe made your recipe for our Superbowl party this past weekend and let me tell you we should have tripled the recipe. Everyone loved it and even wanted your recipe..thanks for posting this!
Katy says
02/07/2013 at 6:14 pmThis looks great! I want some right now.
MAGGIE says
03/06/2013 at 6:44 amThere is nothing mexican about this but the salsa… Still sounds good though.
Michael Lambert says
03/14/2013 at 11:48 pmSounds really good and very easy to make.
Salad says
05/30/2013 at 10:19 amMexican Fiesa? It’s misspelled.
Yolanda Flores says
06/14/2013 at 8:50 amThis recipe is pretty simple; going to try it this weekend. Thanks.
Barbie Squires says
06/23/2013 at 10:20 pmThis looks amazing !
Heidi C. says
06/30/2013 at 9:10 pmThis is a different type of dip than I usually serve. I will definitely try this at the next party!
Susan T. says
07/01/2013 at 3:30 pmLooks like serious comfort food. Give me a bag of tortilla chips and I’d be set!
Vesper says
07/06/2013 at 9:04 amI’m not really into using tins in my cooking so I would make my chili from scratch but it is certainly a new idea for a dip
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
08/25/2013 at 6:01 pmI have been craving Mexican for days now thanks so much and it is something everyone will enjoy
Deb Dorrington says
08/28/2013 at 3:12 pmWow this dip looks too good, must be calorie loaded..lol. I know I’m going to have to make it one of these weekends when we have our family movie night.
loriag says
10/12/2013 at 6:07 amMexican food lovers in this house, this looks like a family pleaser for sure.
Doris Calvert says
10/15/2013 at 2:32 amThis looks so good, yum! Loved all your recipes we have tried so far!
jessica s says
10/18/2013 at 7:19 ami’m planning a Mexican night next week, this will work perfectly! yummy!
Debbie Bashford says
10/19/2013 at 8:57 amsounds delish!! I have to make this
Making Our Life Matter says
10/25/2013 at 4:28 pmYum! Recipes like this are always party favorites.
Robyn L says
11/04/2013 at 1:20 pmyummy in my tummy! sounds delish!
Dawn Kicks says
11/07/2013 at 2:55 pmWill have to try this out, it will probably go over well.
Elaine Jasvins says
11/10/2013 at 6:52 amI have always wanted to try this, maybe today is my lucky day.
Keri says
11/12/2013 at 4:46 pmAdded this to my to try list! Looks yummy!
Nena Sinclair says
11/16/2013 at 2:30 amYummy! Delicious and easy! I can’t wait to make this! Thanks for sharing!
michelle elizondo says
11/30/2013 at 5:34 amMy husbands family likes dips.
Robyn L says
12/03/2013 at 3:56 pmsounds delish! thanks for sharing. I’d love this with the Cantina chips
Rebecca says
12/13/2013 at 7:36 pmgood idea to use the Stagg chilli, I have a can that has been waiting for something to do… will be our Saturday night dinner!
Sarah says
12/15/2013 at 7:38 pmI am obsessed with Fiesta Dip and this recipe looks so simple but good! Will definitely be trying over the holidays if only while watching movies with hubby and 1 year old. 😉 Cant wait!
sania wasif says
01/02/2014 at 9:27 pmHmmm yum yum <3
DARLENE W says
05/04/2014 at 6:29 pmLooks good enough to make, maybe try it next weekend
Wanda Trtacey says
09/04/2014 at 5:54 pmMy family loves taco chips and when I make this dip they are going to love it.I think it sounds incredible.Thank you for sharing this.
Vesper says
10/06/2014 at 11:55 amhaving just made my own chilli sauce I could use it in this recipe
Sherry K says
10/07/2014 at 12:32 pmI am going to try this. If we use carrots, celery and broc. for dipping as well as nacho chips, I think it would work as dinner for us. Thanks.
Cairine says
10/11/2014 at 11:51 amAlways looking for a great dip recipe!
Jen L says
10/28/2014 at 5:51 pmOkat this sounds incredible! I shouldn’t have read it right before dinner either! Bookmarked and I am going to make it next week 🙂
michelle tremblett says
11/04/2014 at 11:14 amThis looks incredible, cant wait to try it out ! Thank you for the recipe
Wanda Tracey says
11/16/2014 at 1:29 pmThe Mexican Fiesta Dip is going to be a huge hit in our house.We all love Mexican foods.Thanks for posting this awesome recipe.
Sherry K says
11/25/2014 at 10:24 amThis is so easy. I am always looking for a great snack for guests, and this is just perfect. Everyone will like it, too.
Victoria Ess says
11/12/2015 at 5:15 pmThis looks so yummy and I love that the prep time is minimal!
Laurie P says
11/25/2015 at 4:14 pmDoes that ever look tasty! Love that Stagg chili is included!
Anne Taylor says
12/06/2015 at 12:03 pmYum! This would make a fun dinner for my grandkids! They’d love it!
Cheryl says
12/11/2015 at 11:32 amSounds yummy and easy!! I must make over the holidays 🙂
Chandra O'Connor says
01/30/2016 at 1:08 pmOh my that looks so good and so easy to make.
Chandra O'Connor says
11/09/2016 at 7:38 pmI’m going to have a movie appetizer night with some friends I think this just made the list.
Wanda Tracey says
11/22/2016 at 9:44 pmI love how easy this is to put together and the outcome is so delicious looking! I cant wait to try this. 🙂
Jamie hall says
11/27/2016 at 9:23 pmYum this looks delicious loce hot dips
Marco Bairos says
12/01/2016 at 4:46 pmOMG that looks so good. I need to do this
Alison Braidwood says
12/05/2016 at 7:16 pmTHis looks seriously delicious. And I love that you’ve added fresh coriander. I’ve pinned this for Potluck ideas – and for hogging for myself with nachos :0
kristen visser says
12/09/2016 at 11:50 amI am SOOOOO happy I found this recipe seriously. For my girls Christmas next weekend we are each bringing an app so I was going to make up a nacho dip but this is the primo of nacho dips! nacho dip seems to be just plain and boring…so tradition. This takes it to a whole other level !
Trisha Pedros says
12/21/2016 at 7:21 amThank you for the recipe, for sure to be a huge hit on Christmas Eve!! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Terry Mac says
01/01/2017 at 11:12 amused your recipe last night, delicious! Thank you!
Alayne Langford says
01/15/2017 at 7:47 pmWhat an easy recipe and a pretty dish too! ????
Carole D. says
05/05/2017 at 8:54 amThis sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it!