Description
Looking for an easy appetizer to wow your guests? This Hot Chili Cream Cheese Dip is the ultimate quick party starter. It’s a rich and creamy blend of soft cream cheese, bold chili, and melty cheddar, baked to perfection. Perfect for any game day, casual dinner party, or late-night snack, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, snack recipes, or food ideas for your next gathering, this dip belongs on your table.
Ingredients
1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
1 can chili (15 oz)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
1. Let the cream cheese come to room temperature or microwave it for 15-20 seconds to soften.
2. Spread the cream cheese evenly at the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish.
3. Layer the canned chili over the cream cheese, spreading it to the edges.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the chili layer.
5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
6. Remove from oven, top with chopped green onions, and serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
Use thick chili for best results to avoid a runny dip.
You can prep this dish a day ahead and bake right before serving.
Try mixing cheddar with mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: party dip, hot cheese dip, chili cheese dip, game day snack