Description
Bright, cheesy, and hearty, this Chili Cream Cheese Dip is a crowd-pleaser perfect for game days and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (15-ounce) can chili (drained or thick-style)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, fold together the softened cream cheese, chili, shredded cheddar, and garlic powder.
- Spread the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate or 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the center is bubbly.
- For a browned top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita wedges, or baguette slices.
Notes
For a spicy kick, stir in fresh jalapeños or serve with sliced jalapeños on the side. This dip can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4-1/3 cup per person
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg