Chili Cheese Dip Recipe 3-Ingredient Easy Chili Dip (2024)

Hormel chili cheese dip is the perfect appetizer to serve for the big game and is ready to serve in 15 minutes. I serve this easy dip recipe with fritos scoops, tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh-cut vegetables.

When planning your dipmas party or your game day menu be sure to include Velveeta cheese dip, Mexican corn party dip and Bisquick sausage balls. I could make a meal out of appetizers! If you love this dip you are going to enjoy my list of kraft recipes.

✨ Here is why this hormel chili dip is amazing:

• 3 ingredient chili cheese dip - Just 3 ingredients are all you need for the base for a chili cream cheese dip! Keep reading for other variations of this easy chili cheese dip.
• One Plate - Minimal cleanup! All the ingredients are spread in an even layer in the bottom of a pie dish and baked until heated through.
• Easy appetizer recipe - for those who are new to cooking this homemade chili cheese dip is super simple and is a great recipe to make that a lot of people will love.

🥫 Easy Chili Cheese Dip Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 (15 oz.) can of Hormel chili
• 2 cups cheddar cheese

Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.

🔄 Variations and substitutions:

I am using the Hormel chili no beans but there is also chili with beans that would be a delicious option. Feel free to swap out the canned chili for vegetarian chili and plant-based chili. I also wouldn't be mad if you use your own homemade chili recipe.

The original recipe calls for cheddar cheese but switch up the cheese by substituting in colby jack, pepper jack cheese, Mexican blend cheeses, shredded sharp cheddar cheese or even shredded mozzarella cheese. The choice is yours!

Offer garnishes and toppings. Let everyone jazz up their serving with chopped green onions, a splash of hot sauce, a dollop of sour cream, or a scoop of pico de gallo. There is so much flavor potential with this cheesy dip.

📷 How to make Homemade Chili Cheese Dip, photo instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread softened cream cheese into the bottom of a 9 inch pie dish with the back of a large spoon in an even layer.

2. Pour chili over the top of the cream cheese, and smooth out evenly.

3. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top of the chili.

4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted to your desired consistency.

5. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Storage tips ❄️

Store leftover chili cheese dip in an airtight container. Alternatively, you can just cover the cooled baking dish with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

♨️ Reheating Instructions

Heat leftovers in the microwave in 30 second increments until heated through.

👩‍🍳 Recipe Tips

• Make sure to use a sturdy chip or cracker for dipping because the dip is thick and heavy.
• To make this recipe spicier, try using a spicy variety of chili or adding a dash of cayenne pepper.
• You can also customize this recipe by adding your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, jalapeños, or sliced black olives.

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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.

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