Add the butter to a saucepan together with the chopped garlic and onion. Then season with a pinch of the chili powder and salt.

Place the pan over medium heat and let the butter melt. Cook the garlic and onion for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and browned nicely. Stir regularly. Then add the cream cheese.

Turn the heat a little lower and let the cream cheese melt gently. Then add the grated cheddar cheese and finely diced green bell pepper.

Stir well. Simmer the ingredients until the cheddar cheese has fully melted. Add the rest of the chili powder and the chopped fresh chives.

Stir well. Then check the seasoning and add extra salt or chili powder to taste if necessary. Pour the cheese dip in a clean bowl and serve lukewarm.