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This easy to make 3 ingredient chili dip is made with cream cheese, a can of chilii and shredded cheese baked together for the ultimate crowd pleasing appetizer.
3 Ingredient Chili Dip
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
You have to try this 3 ingredient chili dip to really appreciate just how delicious it is.
This is the ultimate appetizer and super easy to make, too.
I’ve made this recipe for so many parties and it’s a hit every single time.
My friends and family love absolutely this stuff and I make it for them often.
The ingredients sound super simple on there own. It’s just cream cheese, chili and cheese.
But something incredible happens when they’re combined that takes them to the next level.
I’ve never once served this without it getting completely devoured by my guests.
The serving dish is always left polished clean leaving no trace of any dip at all.
You don’t need to wait for a party though. Make it as a snack anytime!
Fast. Simple. Delicious.
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Other Easy Party Dips
If you love easy to make party dip recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.
- Applebees copycat spinach dip
- Pepperoni Pizza DIp
- Easy Buffalo Chicken DIp
- Knorr Spinach Dip
3 Ingredient Chili Dip Tips
This recipe is so easy but there are a couple things you can do to make sure it’s at its best.
- Cream Cheese- Try to get the cream cheese to room as close to room temperature as you can before adding it to the bottom of the baking dish. It will spread way easier that way and cook better in the oven, too. Try to avoid whipped cream cheese too. It’s doesn’t work well for this recipe.
- Chili- I truly believe whatever chili brand you use that regardless the one with the beans is the best. The beans add something special to the dip that I can’t quite put my finger on.
- Shredded Cheese- shred the cheese yourself and avoid the pre shredded stuff that comes in a bag. There’s anti clumping chemicals that is added to it that prevents the cheese from melting properly.
What chili should I use?
Depending on where you live in the world this is a controversial topic.
Everyone loves their areas chili.
Feel free to use whatever brand you like the best. Even homemade is fine. I just love the convenience of a can.
In Jersey we have Hormel at our grocery stores and I love it. WITH THE BEANS. I truly believe this dip is its best when you use a can that has beans in it.
If you’re really not into that of course you can always use the can without beans. I just personally thing the taste is not as great.
But as always it’s up to you.
What cheese should I use?
I’ve only ever made this recipe using shredded cheddar cheese. Mild, sharp, extra sharp- any one of those.
There’s no reason why you can’t switch it out for a cheese you love though.
Any kind will work just be sure to shred it yourself.
The pre shredded stuff in a bag has anti clumping chemicals in it that prevents the cheese from melting properly.
Can this 3 ingredient chili dip be made ahead?
Yes, this chili dip can absolutely be made ahead of time.
Just make the dip as the directions say, cover it and place it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it.
Does this chili dip reheat well?
One of the best things about this chili dip is that it reheats beautifully!
Pop it back into the oven at 350° for about 15 minutes or pop it into the microwave to warm up.
3 ingredient chili dip ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Hormel Chili with the Beans
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
First, preheat the oven to 350°.
Then in a small baking dish, add the cream cheese and spread it evenly over the bottom.
Now add the can of chili and spread that over the cream cheese.
Next add the shredded cheese.
Now, over it and bake it for about 20 minutes. If you like the cheese less creamy and more kind of crispy bake it uncovered. It’s totally up to you.
Finally let it cool slightly and serve hot with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Print Recipe
3 ingredient chili dip
This is the best crowd pleasing chili dip. Its only 3 ingredients and super easy to make.
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3 ingredient chili dip, 3 ingredient dip, chili dip, chili dip appetizer
Equipment
baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 15oz Hormel Chili with the Beans
- 1 8oz Cream Cheese
- 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
In a small baking dish, spread the cream cheese down evenly, then top it with the chili and shredded cheese
cover and bake for about 20 minutes or until the dip is hot an bubbly
let it cool slightly and serve hot with Tostito chips
Comments (22)
Kari
June 3, 2022 at 3:16 pm
Love this dip!!!!! So easy & so freaking good!
Josephine Tarver
June 3, 2022 at 7:10 pm
Sounds absolutely easy & delicious that I can hardly wait to try it.
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Kate
June 4, 2022 at 7:45 pm
I’ve eaten this exact dip since childhood and it’s still one of my favorites! We call it olé dip! Yum!
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JANET WAITE
June 20, 2022 at 11:43 pm
Wow! Easy Peasy and SO Good. Yum! I love all your recipes! 😉😃❤
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Al Dente Diva
June 20, 2022 at 11:51 pm
Kim
July 7, 2022 at 10:21 am
This is SOOOOO FREAKING GOOD!! Will you adopt me? (JK!!)😁😁😁
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Kim
July 11, 2022 at 1:56 am
You’re the best mom EVER!!😁😁😁
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