Chili Cheese Dip is one of the easiest dips to make. It takes 5 minutes to prepare. Two words to describe this dish: easy and addicting.
Chili Cheese Dip
This Chili Cheese Dip is perfect for parties and get togethers! It’s the perfect appetizer or snack. We make this dip all the time when we are watching our favorite sports on TV – especially football. There’s nothing better than gathering around a table full of snacks and drinks to watch a football game in the Fall. Sometimes I put the dip into a little slow cooker on low to keep it nice and warm while we are dipping our chips. It never lasts long though and always gets polished off. You can easily double or triple the recipe depending on how big of a crowd you are entertaining! It may not seem like much, but these ingredients together will keep you coming back for more!
Different Ways to Dip
The chips we typically grab with this dip are tortilla chips, but we also like to eat this dip with Fritos. The combo of the chips with the chili cheese dip flavors is awesome! You can also dip taquitos or quesadillas – really whatever you have on hand! I’m sure even some baby carrots and celery sticks have ended up in this dip at one time or another. If you are looking for a little bit of spice in your dip – feel free to add a can of green chiles or some ground cayenne pepper! Make it as spicy as you want!
Other Game Day Dips You’ll Love
Try some of our other Game Day Approved Dips! We know your whole family will keep coming back for more!
- Spinach Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl
- Warm Bacon Cheese Dip in Sourdough Bread Bowl
- Dorito Dip
- Easy Creamy Corn Dip
- Beau’s Clam Dip
- Game Day Buffalo Chicken Dip
- 9-Layer Bean Dip
Other Dishes to Serve on Game Day
Contrary to popular belief, there is more to your Game Day spread than just dip! Try some of these other appetizers at your next get together!
- Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
- Loaded Potato Wedges
- Homemade Soft Pretzels
- Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Meatballs
- Slow Cooked Little Smokies
- Easy Oven Nachos
- Peanut Butter Popcorn
- Slow Cooker BBQ Hot Wings
How to Make Chili Cheese Dip
This Chili Cheese Dip is one of the easiest dips to make. It takes 5 minutes to prepare. Two words to describe this dish: easy and addicting.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 14 oz canned chili (or about 2 cups homemade chili)
- 1/2 cup colby jack cheese shredded (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat chili until warmed through.
- Add cream cheese and stir until it is completely melted into the chili. (Optional: sprinkle with shredded colby jack cheese)
- Serve with tortilla chips and/or Frito's corn chips.
Notes
This recipe can easily be double or tripled for a crowd. If serving at a party, keep the dip warm in a crock pot on low.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 33.9mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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Brenda Sue says
Two fo my favroite things put together!!! Guess what I'm having for dinner?!
Dallas says
Really? No cheddar in this recipe? I would have guessed that's what gave it the yellow color. I might have to give this a try since cheddar isn't that easy to find here, but canned chili and cream cheese are no problem.
Valerie says
I make this too, but I use the Nalley's Walla-Walla onion chili. It's a favorite around here!
Cathy says
I make this all of the time, but I add 1 cup of salsa. MMMM so good!
Holly says
Hi:) I'm new to your blog-but I will be returning often! I've scrolled through alot of your recipes-YUM!
LKB says
I make the same way as Cathy above and it is sooooo delicious. I am craving it right now.
Brenda Sue says
I would like this more if it wasn't as runny as mine turned out.. Maybe I used defective chili.
Brady & Ashley says
I don't think I've ever commented before, but I've just gotta thank you for always posting the most yummy & do-able recipes! You've saved my life numerous times! This recipe in particular came in handy the other day when I had to come up with an appetizer last minute! Keep them coming!
Amy F. says
I make this also with a 1/2 cup cheddar in it and sprinkle lots of chopped cilantro on top. The cilantro makes it SO yummy!
Rachel says
I’ve been making this for years except I also add a small jar of tostito’s salsa con queso…it gives it that yummy cheesy taste!
Robin says
I’ve never heard of dip this way, I’ve always used a 2lb. block of Velveeta with a can of hormel chili, no beans. Will try this!!
Barbara Reeves says
What size package of cream cheese? I can’t believe no one asked. Must just be me who is missing it. Thanks.
Echo says
It is an 8 ounce package of cream cheese. I changed the amount in the recipe. Thank you for asking!
Kelly says
This looks sooo good! What brand of chili do you use? Can you make this vegetarian by using a can of chili beans? or vegetarian chili?
Erica says
You can really use any kind of chili you like best! I would definitely get one that has more than jut chili beans. A vegetarian chili would be the way to go if you didn’t want the kind with meat.