Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip Recipe

This festive Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip recipe, inspired by Better Homes & Gardens, is a family favorite! Creamy cheeses, zesty corn, and spicy chili peppers blend perfectly for a warm and irresistible dip. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 317.4 kcal

Protein 31g

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Ingredients for Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip

16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chipotle chile in adobo
1/2 cup chopped green chili peppers
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers

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How to Make Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine 16 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese, 8 ounces of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 (15-ounce) can of corn, drained, 1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapeños (or other chili peppers to taste), and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix well.
In a separate small bowl, combine 1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, drained, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
Pour the cheese mixture into an oven-safe dish (approximately 8x8 inches or similar size).
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Remove from oven and spoon the tomato mixture into the center of the cheese dip.
Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable dippers, or tostada scoops.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

62g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip?

Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip?

Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip has approximately 317.4 calories per serving, with about 31 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 36 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip?

The key ingredients for Baked Santa Fe Cheese Dip are Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Whole Kernel Corn, Mayonnaise, Chipotle Chile In Adobo, Green Chili Peppers. See the full list with measurements above.