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Chili Cheese Dip
This easy Chili Cheese Dip is made in just 10 minutes with only 4 ingredients (chili, cheese, cream cheese, and salsa)! It's warm, cheesy, and the ultimate party dip! Make it on the stovetop or slow cooker!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups chili homemade, or 2 (14 oz cans) store-bought (625g)
- 4 ounces cream cheese , cut into cubes (113g)
- 2 cups shredded cheese I use pepperjack and sharp cheddar (226g)
- 1/4 cup salsa (60g)
- cayenne pepper , optional, for heat
Instructions
To Make in a Saucepan:
- Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the cheese is bubbly, about 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, bread cubes or vegetables.
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For Crockpot Chili Cheese Dip:
- Spray the bottom of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray (or use a liner). Place cream cheese cubes in the slow cooker. Smoother them with chili, then salsa, then the cheddar cheese.
- Cook on LOW for 1-3 hours. Stir and serve.
Notes
- Serve Chili Cheese Dip With:
- Make Ahead Instructions: Follow the recipe and make it 1-2 days ahead of time. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator then reheat on stovetop before serving.
- Storing Instructions: Pour any leftovers into an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freezing Instructions: Let the dip cool completely then pour into a freezer safe container and keep in the freezer for 2-3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator then reheat on the
- Tortilla Chips or Crackers
- Pita Bread
- Cubes of Artisan Bread, Cornbread, or Breadsticks
- Fresh Chopped Vegetables: I love sliced bell peppers, carrot sticks, celery, and cucumber.
- Potato Wedges
Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
914mg
(38%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
911IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
318mg
(32%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 914mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 911IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 318mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.