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Plate of hormel chili cheese dip

Easy Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

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Description

This Hormel chili cheese dip recipe is always a HUGE hit at game day parties! It takes just 5 minutes and is made with just 3 ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 15 oz. can of chili
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • tortilla chips or potato chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Spread cream cheese onto a plate or glass (microwave-safe) pie dish.
    Cream cheese on plate for chili dip
  2. Top with chili and shredded cheese.
    Cream cheese topped with chili and cheese for dip
  3. Microwave for 2-4 minutes, until cheese is melted. (My microwave was 3 minutes)
    Chili cheese dip with chips
  4. Serve with chips.
    Plate of hormel chili cheese dip 

Notes

Storage: Store leftover dip in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Ingredients: You can use any chili variety — vegetarian, bean-free, homemade chili, etc. You’ll want about 2 cups worth of chili.

Prep ahead: Assemble the dip on a platter or microwavable plate, cover with plastic wrap, and store in the fridge for 1–2 days. Pull it out and microwave when ready to serve — Aunt Debbie’s method!

Tools: A microwave-safe pie dish or shallow platter works perfectly for the layered presentation. If you prefer to bake it, a shallow pie plate at 375°F works well — start checking at 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. A mini slow cooker is also a great option for keeping it warm at a party (see FAQs).