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a corn chip coated in chili cheese dip being held above the finished pan of baked chili cheese dip

Chili Cheese Dip

With only three ingredients you can make this incredible Chili Cheese Dip! Great with chips or awesome on hot dogs or burgers too!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili cheese dip, chili cheese dip recipe, homemade chili cheese dip
Servings: 12
Calories: 224kcal
Author: Victoria Pruett
Cost: $7

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (we use the Philadelphia brand)
  • 30 ounces canned chili
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Spread your softened cream cheese into a 9" baking pan.
  • Then spread the two cans of chili on top of the cream cheese.
  • Top with the shredded cheese evenly.
  • Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes before eating. Serve hot!

Notes

I’ve learned some great tips that make this recipe go a lot smoother, so I’m going to break it down below!
  1. Cheese Cheese Texture – It will be best if you use softened cream cheese or it won’t really spread. If you’re like me and forget to soften the cream cheese ahead of time, you can cheat. I take my cream cheese out of the package and put both blocks in the 9″ baking dish. Then I put the baking dish in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, until it spreads easily on the bottom of the pan.
  2. Use the Good Stuff – Be sure to use name-brand cream cheese! Every time I’ve tried to use off-brand with this recipe, it turns out grainy and lumpy.
  3. Use Your Favorite Chili – I have experimented with several kinds of canned chili, and honestly, they are all good! Which brand is “best” is going to be up to you and your preferences.
  4. Keep it HOT – After baking your chili cheese dip, let it cool for 5-10 minutes before trying to. Then serve right away as it’s best served hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1mg
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