Cream cheese spread onto the bottom of a dish with a layer of your favorite canned chili and topped with shredded cheese, baked until warm and gooey.
An easy cream cheese party appetizer! This chip dip will be the first thing to disappear at your next gathering.
If I’m making a party dip, it has got to have CREAM CHEESE. It’s probably my favorite ingredient of all time because it makes everything delicious! I’m also a big fan of simple and yummy recipes that I can throw together last minute with just a few ingredients that everyone will love.
Serve this warm cheesy dip with tortilla chips or Fritos scoops for the BEST crowd pleasing appetizer you’ll ever make.
Quick & Easy Warm Chili Cheese Dip Appetizer
If you’re looking for last minute appetizer ideas, this warm and cheesy dip will soon be your favorite go-to party dip to feed a crowd. Double the recipe and use a larger pan if you’re serving more than 6 people.
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 can of your favorite chili
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- chips for serving
1 Use the back of a large spoon to spread the cream cheese onto the bottom of a glass pie dish (or any small shallow baking dish). It helps if the cream cheese is softened, but it’s not necessary.
2 Evenly spread the chili over top of the cream cheese. Any chili works, with or without beans. You could even opt for a vegetarian chili.
3 Sprinkle about 1 cup of shredded cheese over top. I used a Mexican cheese blend this time because that’s what I had on hand, but cheddar or Monterey Jack are great choices, too.
4 Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until it’s warm and bubbly.
5 Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips or Fritos Scoops. You could also top with jalapeños or serve them on the side to spice things up!
Helpful Tips
- I used a Mexican cheese blend this time because that’s what I had on hand, but cheddar or Monterey Jack are also great choices.
- Any chili can be used for this. Choose your favorite, with or without beans! You could even use a can of vegetarian chili.
- To spice things up, serve this easy party dip with a side of sliced jalapeños.
- This appetizer is best served warm with tortilla chips or Fritos Scoops, but is still delicious after it’s been sitting out on the counter for a while (not that it will last that long).
If you're looking for last minute party dip ideas, you can't go wrong with this warm cream cheese chip dip! It's the best crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties and family gatherings.
- 1 (8oz) block cream cheese
- 1 (15oz) can chili
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- tortilla chips for serving (or Fritos Scoops)
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Use the back of a large spoon to evenly spread the cream cheese onto the bottom of a glass pie dish (or any small & shallow baking dish).
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Spread the chili over top and then evenly sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake for about 25 minutes or until it's warm and bubbly.
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Serve immediately with your favorite chips!
- I used a Mexican cheese blend this time because that's what I had on hand, but cheddar or Monterey Jack are also great choices.
- Any chili can be used for this. Choose your favorite, with or without beans! You could even use a can of vegetarian chili.
- To spice things up, serve this dip with a side of sliced jalapeños.
Don’t forget to pin and save this easy party dip for later! 🙂
