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A tortilla chip being dipped into chili cheese dip.

Chili Cream Cheese Dip (Dairy-Free)

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  • Author: Robin Brookshire
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Oven
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Chili cream cheese dip is easy to make, delicious, and an absolute crowd-pleaser. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne powder 
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
  • 2 – 8 oz packages of dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1 – 8 oz. package of dairy-free cheddar cheese


Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the ground beef with sea salt while browning.
  2. Stir in the spices to the ground beef. Then mix in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°.
  4. Place the cream cheese in a 9×13 casserole dish, cut it into small pieces, and spread it out evenly. Carefully spoon the hot chili over the cream cheese, then spread the diced jalapenos over the chili. Top with dairy-free cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Notes

Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low for a few minutes until heated through.