My 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip Recipe is gooey, salty, savory, and perfect for dipping because it's made in the crock pot! It’s a wonder how just three simple ingredients make such a delicious and irresistible dip. Use leftover chili or canned chili and make it even easier.
Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes and place in the bottom of a small (6 quart or smaller) crockpot. Pour chili over the top, cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour, stirring halfway through. All slow cookers heat a little differently, on your crockpot you might need a little more time, but shouldn't take any longer than 2 hours on LOW. Mine was bubbling after 1 hour.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the shredded cheese, reserving ½-¼ cup to melt on top. Serve immediately.
If more melty cheese is desired, transfer to baking dish or 2 quart casserole dish, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or your favorite cheese on top and broil 1-3 minutes (watch carefully) until bubbly and golden, serve immediately.
Oven Baked Chili Cheese Dip
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a deep dish pie plate or 2 quart casserole dish with spray oil.
Soften the cream cheese and spread evenly in the bottom of the baking dish, using the back of a spoon or spatula. Pour chili evenly over the top, then top with shredded cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Serve with
Ideas for what to serve with 3 ingredient chili cheese dip; pretzel rods, Fritos Scoops, or regular Fritos, tortilla chips, pita chips, carrot chips, cucumber wheels, sliced peppers. Serve over hot dogs (like a chili cheese dog) or with hot French bread or crostini.
Notes
StorageRefrigerator | Store in airtight container in fridge for about 3-5 days.Freezer | Cool dip completely and seal it in an air-tight freezer container. Then thaw, heat, stir well and serve!Make Ahead - Prep up to 2 days before, adding a few minutes to your cook time. Keep stored in airtight container or well-covered in fridge.Reheating Leftover Chili Cheese Dip | Reheat in the microwave, start with 45 second bursts until it's hot and bubbly. Or place in a 300 degree oven, covered with foil for 20 minutes removing the foil for the last 5 minutes or so.Variations
Personalize with Mix-ins | Add pickled jalapeños, roasted red peppers, or green chiles to this dip recipe. You can add them to the cream cheese, sprinkle them on top, or incorporate them throughout the entire mixture.
Add More Flavor | Add taco seasoning or chili powder to the cream cheese or use flavored cream cheese, like jalapeño or onions and chives.
Turn Up the Heat | Use your favorite brand of spicy chili for a little kick!
Add Protein | Use some browned and drained ground beef to boost the protein and make the dip heartier.