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Chili Cheese Dip

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Chili cheese dip is a satisfying and delicious snack with so much flavor and is perfect for a big game-day crowd. Spicy and served with tortilla chips or veggies, this creamy, cheesy dip is irresistible, and itโs ready fast.
Chili Cheese Dip Ingredients
- 1 can of Hormel chili with no beans
- 8-ounce package of cream cheese
Substitutions And Additions
CHILI: You can use whatever type of chili you prefer. Homemade or a can of chili both work fine in this easy chili dip. Try our popular chili recipe for a great option.
SPICE: For an extra kick, you have plenty of options for this easy recipe.
You can either pick a spicy chili or add a small can of green chilies to your mixture.
You could also add a couple of dashes of hot sauce will do the job nicely.
How To Make This Chili Cheese Dip Recipe
STEP ONE: Combine chili and cream cheese in a medium microwaveable bowl and microwave in 30-second increments.
STEP TWO: Stir after each 30 seconds until melted together and fully combined.
STEP THREE: Serve with your favorite chips, veggies, or crackers. This award-winning chili cream cheese dip could also be poured on hot dogs or brats.
PRO TIP:
If you are serving this for a party, you could keep it warm in a slow cooker set on the warm setting.
How To Serve
This creamy, cheesy, quick chili cheese dip is ready in only minutes and is always a satisfying, crowd-pleasing snack to anyone I serve it to.
Youโll also want to grab the nacho chips, corn chips, tortilla chips, and chopped fresh vegetables you want to eat along with this tasty party appetizer.
Want even more yummy appetizer ideas? Check out these! Our buffalo chicken dip and Rotel dip are two easy dip recipes that have been longtime reader favorites.
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Storing Chili & Cheese Dip
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover chili cheese dip in an airtight container in the fridge for two to three days.
IN THE FREEZER: Store any leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to a month.
Iโm sure youโll find this homemade chili cheese dip to be an irresistible addition to any party food table. Itโs one of the easiest and best homemade dips around!
Chili cheese dip is simply cream cheese and chili warmed until itโs bubbly and hot. Itโs then served with tortilla chips or veggies for a spicy, smooth dip that is full of great flavor and ready fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
This cheesy chili dip is delicious using either homemade or canned chili.
Vegetarian chili would be just as delicious as chili con carne in this recipe.
This dip can be frozen in an airtight container for up to a month.
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Chili Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 can Hormel chili with no beans
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- Combine chili and cream cheese in a medium microwaveable bowl and microwave in 30-second increments.
- Stir after each 30 seconds until melted together and fully combined.
- Serve with your favorite chips, veggies, or crackers. This award-winning chili cream cheese dip could also be poured on hot dogs or brats.
Notes
- If you are serving this for a party, you could keep it warm in a slow cooker set on the warm setting.
Comments
Toni Thomason says
YES!!! This is a must try!!! Cannot get enough of it!!
happy wheels says
Yummy! I canโt wait to try it!