3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip Recipe (Crock pot)
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3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip Recipe (Crock pot)
Description
The recipe starts with softened cream cheese cubes placed in a crock pot, topped with your preferred chili. Cooking slowly on low heat for about an hour allows the cheese to melt thoroughly and flavors to meld. Shredded cheddar is stirred in towards the end of the cook time, achieving a smooth and cheesy consistency. For a more browned topping, mozzarella or extra cheese can be sprinkled on and broiled briefly.
This dip offers a warm, creamy texture contrasted by chili chunks and cheese melt. It can be served immediately from the crock pot or transferred to an oven-safe dish for additional broiling. The slow-cook method ensures even heating and flavor blending without scorching.
Chili Cheese Dip is suitable for making in advance, storing refrigerated for several days, or freezing for longer-term use. Reheating can be done in the microwave or oven, stirring occasionally to maintain smoothness. Variations include adding jalapeños, taco seasoning, or browned ground beef to customize flavor and texture according to preference.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chili about 2 15.5 ounce cans of your favorite chili, or great for leftover chili
- 16 ounces cream cheese cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2-2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese I used white sharp cheddar, use your favorite. Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Mild Cheddar
Optional Topping
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes and place in the bottom of a small (6 quart or smaller) crockpot. Pour chili over the top, cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour, stirring halfway through. All slow cookers heat a little differently, on your crockpot you might need a little more time, but shouldn't take any longer than 2 hours on LOW. Mine was bubbling after 1 hour.
- During the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the shredded cheese, reserving ½-¼ cup to melt on top. Serve immediately.
- If more melty cheese is desired, transfer to baking dish or 2 quart casserole dish, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or your favorite cheese on top and broil 1-3 minutes (watch carefully) until bubbly and golden, serve immediately.
Oven Baked Chili Cheese Dip
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a deep dish pie plate or 2 quart casserole dish with spray oil.
- Soften the cream cheese and spread evenly in the bottom of the baking dish, using the back of a spoon or spatula. Pour chili evenly over the top, then top with shredded cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Serve with
- Ideas for what to serve with 3 ingredient chili cheese dip; pretzel rods, Fritos Scoops, or regular Fritos, tortilla chips, pita chips, carrot chips, cucumber wheels, sliced peppers. Serve over hot dogs (like a chili cheese dog) or with hot French bread or crostini.
Notes
- Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze in sealed containers for longer storage.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or oven, stirring occasionally to ensure even warming without drying out.
- Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating up to two days before cooking; add extra cook time if chilled.
- Customize by adding pickled jalapeños, roasted peppers, green chiles, taco seasoning, or ground beef for more flavor and texture.
- For a browned top, broil with mozzarella cheese for 1-3 minutes just before serving, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 446IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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