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.
Perfect for parties and get togethers! We make this dip all the time when we are watching our favorite sports on TV. It’s the perfect appetizer or snack. 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.
We especially like to eat this dip with Fritos. The combo of the chips with the chili cheese dip flavors is awesome!
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
- 1 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 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.
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Brenda Sue says
September 28, 2010 at 7:45 pmTwo fo my favroite things put together!!! Guess what I'm having for dinner?!
Dallas says
September 28, 2010 at 8:41 pmReally? 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
September 29, 2010 at 2:00 amI make this too, but I use the Nalley's Walla-Walla onion chili. It's a favorite around here!
Cathy says
September 29, 2010 at 4:15 pmI make this all of the time, but I add 1 cup of salsa. MMMM so good!
Holly says
October 1, 2010 at 4:17 pmHi:) I'm new to your blog-but I will be returning often! I've scrolled through alot of your recipes-YUM!
LKB says
October 3, 2010 at 5:23 pmI make the same way as Cathy above and it is sooooo delicious. I am craving it right now.
Brenda Sue says
October 4, 2010 at 10:57 pmI would like this more if it wasn't as runny as mine turned out.. Maybe I used defective chili.
Brady & Ashley says
October 15, 2010 at 9:57 pmI 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
April 21, 2011 at 7:26 amI 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
July 21, 2013 at 5:20 pmI’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
March 3, 2015 at 11:40 amI’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
July 26, 2015 at 8:10 pmWhat size package of cream cheese? I can’t believe no one asked. Must just be me who is missing it. Thanks.
Echo says
July 27, 2015 at 9:58 pmIt is an 8 ounce package of cream cheese. I changed the amount in the recipe. Thank you for asking!
Kelly says
May 18, 2016 at 5:21 pmThis 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
May 19, 2016 at 9:25 pmYou 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.