Bold North Cajun Chili Dip

The flavors of the Big Easy blend with staples from the bold north to create a chili cheese dip that certainly calls for celebration.

SERVINGS: 6

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 (15-ounce) can HORMEL® Chili No Beans
1 (32-ounce) bag frozen potato nuggets
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
8 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
¼ cup half and half
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
16 ounces cheddar cheese curds

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 425°F. Bake potato nuggets according to package instructions.

In medium microwave safe bowl, combine chili, cream cheese, Colby Jack cheese, half and half, salt and cayenne. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes.

Season potato nuggets with Cajun seasoning.

Place seasoned potato nuggets in large bowl. Top with cheese curds. Pour chili cheese sauce over top.

Note: You can turn this into a casserole by adding chili cheese sauce to 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Place potato nuggets over chili cheese sauce, season with Cajun seasoning and sprinkle with 2 cups cheddar cheese. Bake 30 minutes in a 350-degree oven. Once casserole is finished baking, top with cheese curds.