Best Ultimate Chili Cheese Dip Recipe (Easy & Quick)
This Ultimate Chili Cheese Dip is a quick and easy crowd-pleaser, ready in under 15 minutes. It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with savory, cheesy goodness, perfect for game day, parties, or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chili with beans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, diced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, or a drizzle of hot sauce
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or microwave for 10-15 seconds on low power.
- Heat the chili in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbling, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the hot chili and stir continuously until fully incorporated and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the sour cream, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Reserve ¼ cup of shredded cheese for topping. Add the remaining 1 ¼ cups to the skillet and stir gently until fully melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the reserved shredded cheese over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil for about 1 minute to melt the cheese. Remove from heat, add optional toppings, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, shred your own cheddar cheese from a block to avoid anti-caking agents that affect melting. Keep heat low when melting cheese to prevent greasiness. Let the dip rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. To keep warm for parties, transfer to a small slow cooker set on warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 14
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