Chili Cheese Dip with Cream Cheese
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This Chili Cheese Dip is a simple but crowd-pleasing appetizer for year round celebrations! It features three layers of tangy cream cheese, hearty canned chili, and a generous topping of melted, gooey shredded cheese. Warm and delicious, it’s the perfect dish for game day, parties, or any time you need an easy snack. Grab your favorite chips and dig into this 3 ingredient cream cheese dip!
I love a good dip for any occasion. Who doesn’t want a snack to munch on for game day or a holiday appetizer to tide everyone over before dinner? Perhaps it is a work potluck or a cookout in the backyard. Whatever the reason, cold and hot dip recipes like this chili cream cheese dip are an easy appetizer to whip up and keep everyone happy!
COMPLEMENTARY RECIPE:
Serve this chili cheese dip along with this cold veggie tray dip! This creamy ranch dip pairs well with chips or veggies and can be made in advance. Veggie platters are always a crowd favorite for easy snacking.
Cream cheese dips are the best in my opinion! I just love the tangy flavor and overall texture. Some of my favorite easy dips with cream cheese including olive dip, hot caprese dip, and cream cheese cool whip fruit dip. I also can’t forget this recipe for dill pickle dip. So good!
Chili Cheese Dip Recipe Ingredients
All you need are three ingredients to make this chili cheese dip!
- cream cheese
- canned chili with or without beans (Hormel chili or other favorite brand)
- shredded cheese (cheddar or other cheddar blend)
- sliced green onions or jalapenos for garnish (optional)
Not a fan of canned chili? Try this dip with homemade chili. Not only is a great way to use some leftovers, but it will taste even better. This recipe has only been tested will full fat products, however lower fat or lower sodium versions can be used if preferred.
Garnish is optional but I think green onions or sliced jalapenos are colorful and offer a nice flavor. You could also add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole. Serve your favorite dippers like tortilla chips, crackers, or pita chips.
How to Make Chili Dip with Cream Cheese
This is an extremely easy dip recipe but I’ll still break down the simple steps for you. Start by gathering a pie plate. Really any size will work for this!
Spread your softened cream cheese evenly over the bottom of the pie plate. I like using an offset spatula for this step.
Add your canned chili and spread evenly over the top of the cream cheese using the back of a spoon. Hormel with beans works well but any brand with or without beans is fine!
Next add your favorite shredded cheese blend or you can shred a block of your favorite cheddar, monterey jack, pepper jack or other melty cheese.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until your chili and cheese dip is nice and bubbly.
Top with green onion or sliced jalapenos as garnish and for extra flavor, if desired. Serve warm.
This cheese chili dip is ridiculously easy but oh so delicious! Sometimes simplistic recipes using ready made ingredients are just what you need in your “snack foods for parties” recipe box. No shame in the dump and go game!
What Should I Serve with Chili Dip?
Anything that is good for dunking is great with chili dip! While I love Fritos Scoops corn chips because it makes it easy to scoop this warm dip, any chip like tortilla chips or kettle chips can be used. Also consider other alternatives like crusty bread, crackers, pita chips, pretzels or veggies. You could also use this as a topping for french fries!
Chili Cheese Dip
Chili Cheese Dip is the best party dip! So quick and easy with just 3 ingredients required including cream cheese, canned chili and shredded cheese. Serve this warm dip with your favorite corn chips, tortilla chips crusty bread, pita chips, crackers, french fries or veggies for the perfect game day snack or party appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 brick (8oz) cream cheese softened
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chili with beans (Hormel or similar brand)
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or mexican blend
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- your favorite dippers such as corn chips, tortilla chips crusty bread, pita chips, crackers, french fries or veggies
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
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Spread softened cream cheese evenly over the bottom of a pie plate with an offset spatula or the bottom of a spoon.
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Add canned chili over the top of the cream cheese, spreading evenly.
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Top with shredded cheese.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes uncovered. The cheese should be fully melted and edges bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped green onion or other garnish if desired.
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Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Highly recommend Frito Scoops for easy scooping. Green onion is optional. Other topping options include sliced jalapenos or chopped cilantro.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. These numbers are based on the actual dip recipe and not any suggested items to serve alongside. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
More Snack Foods for Parties
Needs some more snack foods for parties? Here are a few more of my favorites!
- Black Bean Corn Salsa
- Ranch Oyster Crackers
- Puffed Caramel Corn Recipe (never lasts long!)
- Baked Pecans with Honey
- Peppermint Muddy Buddies
- Taco Oyster Crackers
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