Description
Looking for an effortless, crowd-pleasing appetizer? This Easy Hot Cream Cheese Chili Dip is your ultimate go-to! With just a few pantry staples, it transforms into a hot, creamy, cheesy dip layered with bold chili flavor and bubbly melted cheese. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or a cozy snack at home, this dip is hearty, satisfying, and incredibly easy to throw together. Great for anyone hunting for quick appetizers, dip ideas for parties, or easy comfort food recipes that impress with minimal effort. Whether you serve it with tortilla chips or crunchy veggies, it’s sure to be the first dish to disappear!
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
15 oz canned chili
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small baking dish.
2. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly on the bottom of the dish.
3. Layer the canned chili on top of the cream cheese.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chili.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve hot with tortilla chips or dippers of your choice.
Notes
Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for easier spreading.
Use a thicker chili to avoid the dip turning too runny.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg