4 Layer Mexican Dip

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This hot and cheesy 4 layer Mexican dip is our go-to appetizer for gatherings with friends and family.

It’s getting to be that time of year again where we spend more nights indoors, watching football games or gathering with friends and family for game nights and movie marathons. Each of these scenarios calls for one thing in common: a shareable dish of 4 layer Mexican dip.

Our go-to hot Mexican dip is layered with creamy, cheesy, and savory ingredients: cream cheese, chili, shredded cheese, and jalapenos. When you scoop into these 4 delicious layers with a salty tortilla chip, this dip just hits different. It’s the ultimate combination of gooey and salty that you just can’t stop devouring!

Since this Mexican layer dip has been central to so many of our favorite memories, we figured it was about time to share it here! Next time you need an appetizer or snack for a cookout, game night, movie night, or the Super Bowl, try making this crowd-pleasing 4 layer dip. We promise it’ll be a hit.

What This Recipe Entails

This recipe comes together with just 5 minutes of work and 30 minutes in the oven. We made sure it’s super easy so that you can spend less time cooking and more time with friends and family at your game day party.

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 30 minutes

How To Make 4 Layer Mexican Dip

You can make our layered Mexican dip recipe with just 4 simple store-bought ingredients:

• Cream cheese – Get this out ahead of time so it can soften, making it far easier to spread.
• Hormel No-Bean Chili – Basically a super saucy ground beef which creates a taco-like flavor! (Which is also why our friends have always called this “taco dip”)
• Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• Jalapenos – If you don’t like spice, you can leave off the jalapenos… but then it’s just a 3 layer dip 🙁

This layered Mexican dip is one of the simplest party appetizers you can make, here’s all you need to know:

1. Layer 1 – Spread softened cream cheese into an even layer on the bottom of a baking dish.
2. Layer 2 – Add the no-bean chili. Spread this out into an even layer as well.
3. Layer 3 – Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese.
4. Layer 4 – Top with your sliced jalapenos.
5. Bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
6. Serve hot with tortilla chips and try not to burn your mouth.

That’s it! It takes less than 5 minutes to assemble this layered dip, and the rest is hands-off cooking in the oven. That means you can throw this dip together just before your guests arrive, and then get to enjoy the party while it bakes.

Make Ahead Instructions

If you want, you can even make this dip ahead of time to prepare for a party or bring to a potluck. Here’s how:

1. Assemble the dip as normal.
2. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate until it’s time to heat it up. 
3. Bake, covered, for about 30 minutes to warm everything through.
4. Remove the foil and bake, uncovered, for about 10 more minutes to let the cheese get extra bubbly.

We recommend making this the same day you plan to serve it so it’s fresh and the layers are well defined.

When To Make 4 Layer Mexican Dip

There isn’t a wrong time to make this 4 layer dip, but our favorite times always have guests we can share it with!

• Family (and friend) cookouts
• Football parties (or any game day)
• Game nights with friends
• Taco Tuesdays
• Holiday parties
• Midnight when you’re feeling snackish

Like we said, there really isn’t a bad time to have some warm, savory 4 layer Mexican dip. It’s a super easy appetizer any time you are looking for some sharable finger food or chips and dip.

So next time you’re deciding what to make for a pool party or backyard get-together, try this easy and comforting 4 layer Mexican dip. (And when everyone asks where you got the recipe, remember to point them in our direction!) 

Don’t forget to rate, comment, and share if you love this recipe. Happy snacking!