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a Plate of chili cheese dip and chips
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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Chili Dip, dip
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, heat chili until warmed through.
    Chili warmed up in a sauce pan
  • Add cream cheese and stir until it is completely melted into the chili. (Optional: sprinkle with shredded colby jack cheese)
    Chili, Cream cheese and shredded colby jack cheese inside a sauce pan
  • Serve with tortilla chips and/or Frito's corn chips.
    a plate of chili cheese dip and chips

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Notes

  • 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

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 33.9mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1.7mg