Easiest 3-Ingredient Creamy Chili Cheese Dip
Make this simple, creamy chili cheese dip in under 20 minutes using only three ingredients. It is perfect for game days and parties.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (15 ounce) can chili (no beans preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese and chili in a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely and the dip is smooth and hot.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, reduce the amount of chili slightly.
- If you prefer a spicier dip, use hot chili or add a dash of hot sauce before serving.
- You can keep this dip warm in a small slow cooker on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 60