Name: Chili Cheese Cream Cheese Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese; 15 ounces vegetarian chili; 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese; Chili powder; green onions

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Chili Cheese Cream Cheese Dip

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Ingredients

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Chili Cheese Cream Cheese Dip

8 ounces cream cheese

15 ounces vegetarian chilior your preferred canned chili

8 ounces mild cheddar cheeseshredded

Chili powderoptional

green onionsChopped

Instructions

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Instructions

Warm a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.

Cut the cream cheese into cubes and add it to the skillet along with the can of chili. Stir occasionally as the cream cheese melts, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes.

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving 2 to 3 tablespoons for topping, if desired.

Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth. Taste and add chili powder, if you’d like extra heat. Once the dip begins to bubble gently, remove it from the heat.

Transfer the dip to a serving dish and sprinkle with the reserved cheddar and chopped green onions. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soften Cream Cheese First 🧈
Let your cream cheese sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free blending with the other ingredients.
Layer Your Cheeses Strategically 🧀
Add cream cheese to the warm canned chili first to melt it completely, then fold in shredded cheddar at the end to maintain texture and prevent over-melting.
Toast Your Tortilla Chips Fresh 🌶️
Lightly toast store-bought tortilla chips in a 300°F oven for 2-3 minutes right before serving to refresh them and prevent sogginess when dipped.
Balance Heat with Dairy 🔥
When increasing chili powder for more heat, add it gradually while tasting, as the cream cheese and cheddar will mellow spice—you need more than you'd expect for proper flavor.
Keep It Warm Without Breaking 🫕
Transfer finished dip to a slow cooker on the warm setting rather than direct heat to maintain creamy consistency throughout your event without the cheese separating.