Description
Chili Cheese Dip is a bold, warm crowd-pleaser that melts in your mouth and comes together in minutes. The chili blends with softened cream cheese to form a silky base, while shredded cheddar and bright salsa fold in for a rich, comforting kick. This quick, 5-step dip is perfect for game day, parties, or a late-night snack, and it adapts with or without beans to suit gluten-free and vegetarian crowds—serve piping hot with chips, crackers, or veggie dippers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chili (no beans or with beans, gluten free)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add chili and cream cheese.
- Stir continuously until cream cheese is fully melted and smooth.
- Add shredded cheese and salsa, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 2–3 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with chips, crackers, or veggie dippers.
- Slow Cooker Option: Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth.
Notes
- Great for game day, parties, or a quick snack.
- Gluten-free and versatile with or without beans in the chili.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker on low if not serving immediately.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Stovetop; Slow Cooker (optional)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of dip)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Chili Cheese Dip, cheesy dip, game day dip, quick dip, chili dip, melted cheese, crowd-pleaser, appetizers