warm mexican layer dip

Clearwater, FL
Updated on Jan 1, 2013

A jazzed-up version of a standard Mexican layer dip. This one includes pablano pepper, jalapeno pepper and chorizo, adding great layers of flavor!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 - pablano pepper, seeds and veins removed, chopped
  • 1 - jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces fresh mexican chorizo, casing removed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup refried beans
  • 1/4 cup picante sauce
  • 1 cup four cheese mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • 2 - scallions, green portion only, chopped

How To Make warm mexican layer dip

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, pablano pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic, and cook until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes. Add chorizo and continue cooking until chorizo is cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Drain well, set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a 9-inch pie plate, evenly spread out the cream cheese. Top with the refried beans, spreading out to within 1/4-inch of the edge of the cream cheese layer. Top evenly with the picante sauce, reserved chorizo mixture, and the Mexican cheese blend.
  • Step 4
    Bake in preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes until heated through and bubbly around the edges. Top with scallions. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Other Snacks
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #chorizo
Keyword: #JALAPENO
Keyword: #pablano
Keyword: #mexican
Keyword: #layer dip
Collection: Fiesta Time!
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake

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