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3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip

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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.

Are you looking for easy party appetizer to make for a party? You've got to try this 3 ingredient chip dip! It's so simple to make with just cream cheese, cheddar, and a can of chili. Layer and bake for the best party food, ever! This is my favorite appetizer to make for family gatherings, especially on football Sunday or game day.

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

3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip Appetizer | A yummy and super easy party dip!

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.

Are you looking for easy cream cheese dips to make for a party? This Chili Cheese Dip is perfect for feeding a crowd! Serve it with tortilla chips for the best finger food, ever.

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.

Warm Chili Cream Cheese Dip! A delicious and easy party food. It's warm, cheesy, quick to make, and crowd pleasing!

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.

Cheesy Chili Dip Recipe

4 Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until it’s warm and bubbly.

Quick & Easy Warm Chili Cheese Dip (made with few ingredients!)

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!

Chili Cheese Dip | A quick and easy crowd pleasing appetizer! Serve it warm with tortilla chips for the best party food you'll ever make.

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).
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3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip Appetizer (Quick & Easy!)

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.

Course: Appetizer
Keyword: 3 ingredients, appetizers, chip dip, cream cheese, party food, quick and easy
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 (8oz) block cream cheese
  • 1 (15oz) can chili
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • tortilla chips for serving (or Fritos Scoops)
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. 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).

  3. Spread the chili over top and then evenly sprinkle with cheese.

  4. Bake for about 25 minutes or until it's warm and bubbly.

  5. Serve immediately with your favorite chips!

Recipe Notes
  • 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! 🙂

3 ingredient chili cheese dip! This quick and easy appetizer is perfect for feeding a crowd, and so simple to throw together last minute with just a few ingredients: cream cheese, a can of chili, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips for serving. If you're looking for a chip dip for parties, this amazing finger food is some serious crowd pleasing comfort food!

This crowd pleasing appetizer takes less than 5 minutes to prepare! Serve this easy warm dip with tortilla chips or Fritos scoops at your next party or family gathering. It's perfect for game day or football Sunday! It's always the first thing to disappear at parties. You just layer a block of cream cheese, a can of chili, and shredded cheese in a shallow baking dish and then bake for about 25 minutes. Insanely delicious and so quick and simple to make!Chili Cream Cheese Dip | The best quick and easy party food! If you're looking for simple appetizers to make for a party, this 3 ingredient chip dip is awesome! It's my go-to last minute chip dip. Super cheesy and delicious! It takes less than 5 minutes to prep and then the oven does the rest. Serve warm with tortilla chips or Fritos Scoops. Easy Chili Cheese Dip Appetizer | The best party food! Serve this yummy cream cheese dip with tortilla chips or Fritos Scoops for the best party food you'll ever make. And it's so easy to make with just 3 ingredients! A block of cream cheese, a can of chili, and shredded cheese. This party appetizer crowd pleasing! Everyone always asks me for the recipe. Are you looking for easy party dip recipes? It doesn't get any better or easier than this warm chili cheese dip! It's made with just 3 cheap ingredients including cream cheese, chili, and shredded cheddar cheese. Serve it warm with tortilla chips for the best appetizer to feed a crowd.

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