Gluten-Free Chili Cheese Dip
This three-layer chili cheese dip starts with a creamy base, adds homemade turkey chili in the middle, and tops it all with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for parties and game day gatherings, it comes together in under 45 minutes and feeds a crowd.
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Ingredients
For the Turkey Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion - from ½ large onion
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¾ cup water
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
For the Dip:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onion - chopped
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Instructions
Make the Turkey Chili:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Then, add 1 cup diced yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes, until translucent.
- Add 1 clove garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add in 1 lb ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons tomato paste, ¾ cup water, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon paprika. Stir to combine.
- Let simmer for 8-10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Assemble the Dip:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spread softened 8 oz cream cheese in bottom of 8x8-inch baking dish or 8-inch pie dish.
- Layer chili over cream cheese, then sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350℉ for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbling.
- Sprinkle with chopped ¼ cup green onion and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: This recipe uses individual spices instead of pre-packaged taco seasoning to ensure it's gluten-free. If using canned chili, check labels carefully as many contain gluten fillers.
- Substitutions: Use ground beef instead of turkey; swap cheddar for monterey jack or pepper jack.
- Baking Dish: 9-inch quiche dish, pie dish, or 8-inch square pan all work.
- Make Ahead: Chili can be made 2 days ahead; assembled dip can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat in microwave or 350°F oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg
