3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip is such an easy and delicious appetizer that everyone will love! Cream cheese, canned chili, and shredded cheese are all you need and this dip will last seconds as everyone digs in!
There is nothing I love more than a good appetizer waiting on friends to come over for the night! Or sitting around the couch watching the game munching on chips and dip. And this is 3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip is no exception.
This recipe has been around since I was in middle school. It goes way back with a lot of memories of devouring it in 2.5 seconds with friends around the dinner table. It is a crowd favorite. Perfect for any game night or tailgate - or just when you need that cheesy dip fix!
Made with only 3 ingredients and 10 minutes, this cheesy goodness dip is going to be a crowd favorite!
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Ingredients Needed for 3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip
- Cream Cheese
- Canned Chili
- Monterey Jack Cheese
How Do You Make Cheese Dip from Scratch?
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread the softened cream cheese into a pie dish.
- Pour chili over the cream cheese and spread out evenly.
- Spread the cheese and sprinkle over top.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, and until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy hot with chips.
How Long Does 3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip Last?
Just store the leftovers covered in the fridge. This will last for 2 days in the fridge. To reheat, just pop in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes until warm and melty again.
How to Store Leftovers and Reheat
If there are any leftovers I will be surprised. 😉 Just kidding.
But if there are, store the leftovers covered in the fridge.
To reheat, place in the oven until warmed through. It is better enjoyed hot than cold.
Can I Use Another Chili and Cheese?
If you don't have a can of chili (or don't like it), you can use leftover chili instead of canned if you have some on hand. It works just as well and is so good! I have used leftover taco meat in this as well and it was amazing and worked so well. This recipe is easy and adaptable.
You can also use another kind of cheese. Cheddar or Colby jack are great options too!
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3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 1x
Description
3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip is such an easy and delicious appetizer that everyone will love! Cream cheese, canned chili, and shredded cheese are all you need and this dip will last seconds as everyone digs in!
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese - softened
- 1 - 15 Ounce Can Chili (such as Hormel or your favorite canned chili)
- 2 Cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread the softened cream cheese into a pie dish.
- Pour chili over the cream cheese and spread out evenly.
- Spread the cheese and sprinkle over top.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, and until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy hot with chips.
Notes
- Store the leftovers covered in the fridge. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
- You can use leftover chili instead of canned if you have some on hand.
- You can also use another kind of cheese. Cheddar or Colby jack are great options too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spoonfil
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 1.6 g
- Sodium: 438 mg
- Fat: 17.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.4 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 12.6 g
- Cholesterol: 46.4 mg
Keywords: 3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip