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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.
Simple, Savory, and Game-Ready
This 3-ingredient Chili Cheese Dip recipe is a satisfying appetizer or snack, perfect for parties and get togethers! We make this dip all the time while watching our favorite sports on TV – especially football. Sometimes I put the dip into a little slow cooker on low to keep it nice and warm, but it never lasts long and always gets polished off quickly! You can easily double or triple the recipe depending on how big of a crowd you are entertaining. At first glance, this dip may not seem like much, but combine these ingredients together and you’ll keep coming back for more!
Ingredients in Chili Cheese Dip
- Cream Cheese
- Canned Chili
- Colby Jack Cheese – you can also use shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese. Avoid using mozzarella cheese – it will make the dip a little too stringy.
- Optional Add-ins for your chili cheese dip: chopped bell peppers, cooked ground beef or cooked chorizo for a little extra protein, extra beans for added fiber, taco seasoning, chili powder, diced green chilies, diced tomatoes, rotel
- Optional Garnishes – fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, black olives, sour cream
Different Ways to Dip
I typically grab a bag of tortilla chips to go with this dip, but Frito scoops also work well. The simple combination of the salty chips with the savory dip flavors is truly sublime. You can also dip taquitos or quesadillas – really whatever you have on hand! I’m sure even some baby carrots and celery sticks (or even french fries) have ended up in this dip at one time or another. You can also use the dip as a mouth-watering taco topping!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can keep leftover chili cheese dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Yes! Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave. Sometimes I can’t wait to heat it up and I will eat it from the storage container straight out of the refrigerator.
Add all the ingredients and cook on high, until the cream cheese melts enough that you can stir it in and everything is smooth and heated through.
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Game Day Buffalo Chicken Dip
9-Layer Bean Dip
Crockpot Taco Dip
Creamy Corn Dip
Dorito Dip
Creamy Clam 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 alongside the chili cheese dip at your next get together!
Chili Cheese Dip
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.
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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.
- Optional Add-ins for your chili cheese dip: chopped bell peppers, cooked ground beef or cooked chorizo for a little extra protein, extra beans for added fiber, taco seasoning, chili powder, diced green chilies, diced tomatoes, rotel
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