This long time family favorite recipe has only 5 ingredients and is heated in the microwave for 5 minutes. This dip is gobbled up every time I make it, so the boys have named it fittingly – The Best Chili Cheese Dip.
We have all been enjoying this Cheesy Chili Dip for many years. I originally fixed it during a Pampered Chef party I was hosting, and it quickly became a favorite. You can bake it in the oven, but even better…it can be cooked in the microwave in 5 minutes or less!
Mexican food is always a hit in our house, and most of the time, we have it at least once a week. Typically Mexican recipes are inexpensive to fix and there are many that I make that the boys and Doug enjoy, so it’s a win-win! This dip has simple ingredients too – cream cheese, chili, garlic, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.
This best Chili Cheese Dip is perfect just as a snack, but also goes great with tacos, quesadillas, and goes great with our Slow Cooker Enchiladas. Mix up a batch and keep it on warm in the Slow Cooker to serve at parties.
You get the idea – this dip is perfect any time – any where. That’s why it’s been named The Best Chili Cheese Dip. We don’t take our cheese dip lightly here!
Pair this Chili Cheese Dip with one of these amazing Mexican favorites…
- Build Your Own Taco Bar
- Taco Ring
- Slow Cooker Enchiladas
- Quick & Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
- Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
- Wet Bean Burrito
The Best Chili Cheese Dip
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Description
The perfect dip for Mexican night, Movie Night or anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (8 oz)} cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (15 oz) chili without beans
- 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning (Homemade Recipe)
- 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1 small tomato, chopped -optional
- 1 hot pepper, thinly sliced -optional
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese and stir until smooth
- Add chili, taco seasoning, cheese and garlic
- Stir until well combined
- Place in oven safe or microwave safe dish
- To microwave – cook for 5 minutes
- To bake in oven – preheat to 350 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbling
- Garnish with tomatoes and hot peppers (if desired) and serve with chips
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
8 Comments
Yum!! I love Chili Cheese Dip! That’s a weakness of mine, thanks for sharing #HomeMattersParty
Mine too Stacey! Thanks for hosting : )
Yes, please! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Omg, all of these look amazing. The dip I want to dig into right now, and then I would easily attack those other amazing Mexican dishes! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday?
Thanks so much Megan- and thanks for having Merry Monday!
Chili is NOT Mexican!
No it’s not, but chili cheese dip that has taco seasoning in it is.
I made this dip last year for Super Bowl and everybody loved it! One person was caught eating it with a spoon.
Last year I made it just before we were ready to eat. Wondering, can this be made ahead of time and cooked the next day?