Ultimate 3-Ingredient Creamy Chili Cheese Dip (Ready in 20 Minutes)
This is the ultimate crowd-pleaser appetizer for your next game day or party. You can make this creamy, cheesy chili cheese dip with just three simple ingredients in under 20 minutes. It is a simple cheesy dip that disappears fast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 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 (10 ounce) package Velveeta or similar processed cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Combine the chili, softened cream cheese, and cubed Velveeta in a medium saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until all the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and creamy. This usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Once smooth, transfer the hot dip to a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a chili that contains meat. If you prefer a vegetarian option, use bean-only chili.
- If you want a slow cooker chili dip, combine all ingredients in a small slow cooker and cook on low for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- If you do not have Velveeta, you can substitute it with 10 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, but you may need to add a splash of milk to help it melt smoothly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 65