Game Day 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip
This is the easiest, creamiest chili cheese dip you will make. It uses only three components and comes together fast, making it the ultimate party appetizer for game day or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can chili (no beans recommended)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine the chili and softened cream cheese in a medium saucepan or a small slow cooker insert.
- Heat over medium-low heat on the stovetop, stirring occasionally until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 1 hour, stirring halfway through.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and the dip is uniform and creamy.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, use canned chili that contains beans. Drain off excess liquid before mixing.
- If you want a richer flavor, substitute half of the cheddar cheese with Pepper Jack for a little heat.
- This dip is excellent served directly from a small slow cooker set to the ‘Keep Warm’ setting during your party.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 75