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4.9 from 39 votes

Chili Cheese Dip

This Chili Cheese Dip is one of the easiest dips to make. It takes 5 minutes to prepare. Two words to describe this dish: easy and addicting.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 14 oz canned chili (or about 2 cups homemade chili)
  • 1/2 cup Colby jack cheese shredded (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, heat chili until warmed through.
  2. Add cream cheese and stir until it is completely melted into the chili. (Optional: sprinkle with shredded colby jack cheese)
  3. Serve with tortilla chips and/or Frito's corn chips.

Notes

  • Optional Garnishes - fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, black olives, sour cream
  • This recipe can easily be double or tripled for a crowd.  If serving at a party, keep the dip warm in a crock pot on low.
  • Optional Add-ins for your chili cheese dip: chopped bell peppers, cooked ground beef or cooked chorizo for a little extra protein, extra beans for added fiber, taco seasoning, chili powder, diced green chilies, diced tomatoes, rotel
  • Optional Garnishes - fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, black olives, sour cream

Nutrition Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 676mg (28%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1050IU (21%) Vitamin C 33.9mg (38%) Calcium 204mg (20%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 676mg 28%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1050IU 21%
Vitamin C 33.9mg 38%
Calcium 204mg 20%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.