Best 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip for Game Day
Make this incredibly easy, creamy Chili Cheese Dip using just three ingredients. It is the perfect hot dip for parties, tailgating, or any gathering where you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer fast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- 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 canned chili and softened cream cheese in a medium saucepan or a small slow cooker insert.
- Heat over medium-low heat on the stovetop, stirring frequently until the cream cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and combined. If using a slow cooker, heat on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts fully into the dip, creating a creamy texture.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality chili. You can use chili with beans if you prefer, but the texture will change slightly.
- If you want a thinner dip, add one or two tablespoons of milk or heavy cream while stirring in the cheddar cheese.
- To keep this dip warm during a party, transfer it to a small slow cooker set to the ‘Keep Warm’ setting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 65