The Easiest 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip (Ready in 20 Minutes for Game Day)
Make this simple, crowd-pleasing chili cheese dip using only three ingredients. It is warm, cheesy, and perfect for game day parties or quick snacks, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can of chili (no beans recommended, like Hormel)
- 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
Instructions
- Combine the chili and the softened cream cheese in a medium saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth and combined. Do not let it boil.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is completely melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or crackers for your game day gathering.
Notes
- For a slow cooker method, combine all ingredients in a small slow cooker and cook on LOW for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally until smooth and hot.
- If you prefer a spicier dip, use a spicy variety of canned chili or add a dash of hot sauce during the final stirring stage.
- This dip is best served warm. If you need to keep it warm for a party, transfer it to a small slow cooker set to the ‘Keep Warm’ setting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 65