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Homemade Chili Cheese Dip

Homemade Chili Cheese Dip

Devashish
A warm, cheesy dip combining chili, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and salsa for the perfect game day appetizer.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan or Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups chili homemade, or 2 (14 oz cans) store-bought
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 2 cups shredded cheese pepperjack and sharp cheddar
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • cayenne pepper optional, for heat

Instructions
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 11gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 704mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 2.9mg
Keyword comfort food, game day appetizer, melted cheese, Mexican-inspired, spicy dip
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