Holiday Party Recipes That Come Alive With Chile Crunch

Holiday parties are all about showing up with that dish — the one people find again in the kitchen just to “grab another bite real quick.” Chile Crunch makes that easy. A spoon, a drizzle, a stir... and suddenly your recipe has flavor, warmth and the perfect little crunch.
Here are five crowd-pleasing holiday party recipes you can make fast, with step-by-step instructions and a flavor for every mood.

1. Creamy Chile Crunch Party Dip (Original)
This dip disappears. Truly.
You’ll need:

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2–3 tbsp Original Chile Crunch
• Chives or green onions (optional)
• Crackers, chips or veggies for serving

How to make it:

• Mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
• Stir in the Original Chile Crunch. Start with 2 tbsp and add more if you want more heat.
• Taste, adjust, and add chopped chives for a fresh pop.
• Chill for 20 minutes (if you have time).
• Serve and watch people hover around it.

2. Mild Chile Crunch Holiday Pull-Apart Bread (Mild)
Warm, cheesy, festive, and the easiest “wow” dish ever.
You’ll need:

• 1 round or oval loaf of crusty bread
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or your favorite cheese)
• 2–3 tbsp Mild Chile Crunch
• Foil

How to make it:

• Slice the loaf in a criss-cross pattern, stopping before you cut through the bottom.
• Stuff cheese in all the little nooks.
• Drizzle Mild Chile Crunch over the top and into the gaps.
• Wrap loosely in foil and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until melty.
• Serve warm and pull apart with your hands. Instant crowd-pleaser.

3. Chipotle Chile Crunch Holiday Cocktail Meatballs (Chipotle)
A cozy, smoky upgrade to a holiday classic.
You’ll need:

• 1 bag frozen cocktail meatballs (or homemade)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• ½ cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
• 2–3 tbsp Chipotle Chile Crunch

How to make it:

• Add meatballs to a pot or slow cooker.
• In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce and Chipotle Chile Crunch.
• Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
• Simmer on low for 20–30 minutes until warm and coated.
• Give everything a stir and serve with toothpicks. They’ll go fast.

4. Spicy Holiday Deviled Eggs (Hot)
Classic deviled eggs with a party twist.
You’ll need:

• 6 hard-boiled eggs
• 3 tbsp mayo
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1–2 tsp Hot Chile Crunch (plus more for topping)
• Salt + pepper

How to make it:

• Slice eggs in half and remove the yolks.
• Mash yolks with mayo, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Mix in Hot Chile Crunch a little at a time until it’s the level of heat you like.
• Pipe or spoon the filling back into the egg whites.
• Add a tiny drizzle of Hot Chile Crunch on each egg for color and kick.

5. Chipotle Chile Crunch Party Queso (Chipotle)

• Warm, creamy and slightly smoky — ideal for holiday snacking.
  You’ll need:
  1 lb Velveeta or melting cheese
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (drained)
• 1–2 tbsp Chipotle Chile Crunch

Chips for dipping

How to make it:

• Cube the cheese and melt it in a pot over low heat.
• Stir in the tomatoes.
• Add Chipotle Chile Crunch until it tastes just right.
• Keep warm and serve with chips.
• Expect people to crowd around the bowl.

Holiday gatherings are brighter, cozier and definitely tastier with a little Chile Crunch in the mix. Have fun cooking, enjoy the celebrations and make this season extra delicious.