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Best Chili Cheese Dip

This easy Chili Cheese Dip is made in just 10 minutes with only 4 ingredients (chili, cheese, cream cheese, and salsa)! It's warm, cheesy, and the ultimate party dip! Make it on the stovetop or slow cooker!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 322
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups chili
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • cayenne pepper or hot sauce

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Cook, stirring constantly, until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the cheese is bubbly and melted, about 5 minutes.
  3. Serve with tortilla chips, bread cubes or vegetables.
  4. For Crockpot Chili Cheese Dip: Spray the bottom of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray (or use a liner).
  5. Place cream cheese cubes in the slow cooker. Smother them with chili, then salsa, then the cheddar cheese.
  6. Cook on LOW for 1-3 hours. Stir and serve.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: chili cheese dip can be made 1-2 days ahead of time, stored in the fridge. Freezing Instructions: Store in a freezer safe container and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then rewarm on the stove.
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