Description
This Hatch Green Chile Dip is warm, cheesy, and just the right amount of smoky. Made with roasted Hatch chiles, cream cheese, and melted shredded cheese, it’s the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, game day, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced roasted Hatch green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or pepper jack)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- Chopped green onions or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Let cream cheese sit at room temperature to soften.
3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
4. Fold in shredded cheese and diced Hatch green chiles.
5. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil if using.
6. Stir everything together until well combined.
7. Transfer mixture to a small baking dish and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with green onions or cilantro, if desired.
Notes
Canned Hatch chiles work great when fresh aren’t available.
You can make this dip ahead and refrigerate before baking.
Use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for a lighter version.
Pairs well with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/3 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Hatch Green Chile Dip, appetizer, party dip, creamy dip