This 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip is awesome because sometimes you just need a recipe that is quick and brainless.

chili cheese dip in a bowl with chips

It’s great to be able to keep ingredients on hand for when you need to whip something up really quick. You know… for when neighbors or friends stop by unexpectedly and you want to throw a little something together. Keep these three ingredients on hand (plus some chips), and you will be able to whip up a hot appetizer in 10 minutes!

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Ingredients needed:

  • cream cheese
  • can of chili
  • shredded cheddar cheese

four photos showing how to assemble chili cheese dip

How to make Chili Cheese Dip:

Spread cream cheese into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. It’s easiest to use a glass pyrex pan since you will be heating it in the microwave.

Next spread a can of chili on top of the cream cheese. It can be a bean chili or a meat chili or whatever chili you like.

Shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top of the chili. Use mild or sharp. Or if there is another kind of cheese you prefer, then use that!

Microwave for 5 minutes. That’s it!

plate of chips and chili cheese dip

Serve immediately while it is nice and hot. Serve with regular tortilla chips or nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips for dunking.

white bowl with chili cheese dip and chips

It’s best to provide some individual dishes so people can spoon some of the dip into their own dish and use chips to dunk. You don’t really want everyone dipping into the same dish, and this will help prevent any double dipping from happening too. Enjoy!

Here are a few more 3-ingredient appetizer recipes you might enjoy:

chili cheese dip in a bowl with chips
5 from 2 votes

Chili Cheese Dip

Sometimes you just need a recipe that is quick and easy.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
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Ingredients

  • Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • One 15-ounce can chili
  • cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Nacho- cheese or regular tortilla chips, for dipping

Instructions 

  • Spread cream cheese on bottom of a 9x13-inch (or a little smaller) microwave-safe dish. Spread chili over cream cheese. Top with a layer of shredded cheese. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 211kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 362mg, Potassium: 164mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 690IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 179mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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3 Comments

  1. Alyssa Mazzarella says:

    1. is there a specific canned chili that you use as a go-to? is it both meat and bean?
    2. Do you recommend mild or sharp cheddar?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      It’s really all a matter of preference. I don’t have a go-to brand… meat chili or both meat/bean. Doesn’t matter! I always like to use sharp cheddar for more flavor.

  2. martha@simple-nourished-living.com says:

    My mom made this regularly when we were growing up. It’s an oldie but goodie! Sometimes you just a quick and easy 3-ingredient recipe!