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chili cream cheese dip in a square glass dish surrounded by a green towel and blue corn tortilla chips
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Chili cream cheese dip

Old school layered 3-ingredient chili cheese dip.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword party food
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 baking dish 8x8

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 15 oz canned chili or 1 ½ cup homemade chili
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Spread softened cream cheese evenly into bottom of baking dish using a flexible spatula or back of a spoon.
  • Add chili on top of cream cheese and spread out evenly.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top evenly.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and dip is hot and bubbly.
  • Serve warm with chips.

Notes

It is great plain or you can add toppings. Topping ideas: pickled jalapeños, hot sauce, chopped green onions, etc.