Chili Cheese Dip

Easy Chili Cheese Dip is a 3-ingredient appetizer that is perfect for football season or any get together with friends and family. 

Party dips like Spinach Dip and Velveeta Cheese Dip are must have appetizers for any occasion and are so easy to make.

Make this easy chili cheese dip with homemade chili or canned chili for a crowd pleasing appetizer that will likely be the first thing to disappear!

Ingredients Needed for 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip

• Velveeta
• Chili ~ Without Beans - Homemade or Canned 
• Picante Sauce
• Green Onions ~ Optional Garnish
• Tortilla Chips or Fritos corn chips for Serving

How to Make Chili Cheese Dip

1. Cut Velveeta into 1 inch chunks. 
2. Place Velveeta in a pan with chili and picante sauce.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until cheese is melted and dip just starts to bubble.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Garnish with green onions if desired and serve with tortilla chips or corn chips like Frito Scoops.

Recipe Tips and Variations

• Yield: 12 Servings
• Substitute for Velveeta: If you don't like Velveeta, substitute 8 ounces of cream cheese and 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend. Follow the same directions. 
• Make it Spicy: Add hot sauce, minced pickled jalapeños or a can of green chiles for a spicy kick. 
• More Garnishes: Sour cream, diced red onion, candied jalapenos, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
• Keep it Warm: Place in a fondue pot or in a crock pot on warm for parties.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Reheat in a pan over low heat, stirring until heated through  or microwave for a couple of minutes, stirring every minute until heated through.

Serving Suggestions

We love to pour this cheesy chili dip over practically everything including Burgers, French Fries, Tater Tots and Burritos. It is the easiest recipe for game day.

More Delicious Party Dips to Try

• Hawaiian Onion Dip is a hot onion dip topped with melty cheese, ham, bacon and pineapple. It's full of flavor and always a hit. 
• Easy Caramelized Onion Dip is the classic chip dip that everyone loves. This homemade version is so simple to make. 
• Million Dollar Dip is crazy delicious with bacon, cheese and loads of garlic flavor.
• Easy Appetizers ~ all of our favorites in one delicious list.

Why You Will Love this Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

• Made with simple ingredients and can be made on the stove top or make slow cooker chili cheese dip. 
• It's one of the easiest dip recipes to make for the big game, movie night or any occasion.
• A crowd-pleasing, favorite snack to make with your favorite chili or pick up a couple of cans of chili from the grocery store. 

This homemade Chili Cheese Dip is the perfect appetizer to add to your next party, backyard cookout or gathering with friends to watch football. It's a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will love. 

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