Description
This 3-ingredient chili cheese dip is a warm, creamy, and cheesy party favorite that takes minutes to prepare. It’s perfect for game days, movie nights, or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chili (with or without beans)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Pour the chili over the cream cheese layer and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve this delicious chili cheese dip warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced bread.
Notes
- For a spicier chili cheese dip, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chili layer before baking.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with shredded pepper jack or a Mexican blend for a different flavor.
- To keep the dip warm for a party, transfer it to a small slow cooker set to “warm”.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals or in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- This chili cheese dip is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of dip
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg