Easy Cheesy Chili Dip

Easy Cheesy Chili Dip is the ultimate appetizer! Make this Homemade Chili Cheese Dip Recipe for parties, holidays or game day.

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Chili Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

This Easy Cheesy Chili Cheese Dip is so much better than mixing a can of chili with some cheese. Just a few simple ingredients and one pan is all it takes to make this awesome appetizer.

For holidays, parties and game day festivities I like to make several different dip options for friends and family, that way there is a little something for everyone. This chili cheese dip is sure to be a favorite.

Here are more dip ideas for your party:

Keto Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip – Cold Crab Dip – Buffalo Chicken Dip – Cold Dill Pickle Dip – Creamy Avocado Dip – Spinach Dip

Ingredients Needed For Hot Chili Cheese Dip (screenshot for grocery list)

• Ground Beef
• Tomato Paste
• Cup Water
• Garlic Powder
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Salt
• Canned Chopped Green Chiles, mild
• Cream Cheese
• Canned Kidney Beans
• Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
• Parsley

How To Make Cream Cheese Chili Dip

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. In oven safe skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. (Tip: I use a potato masher to crush the ground beef into tiny pieces) Drain excess fat, return to skillet and reduce heat to medium/low.
3. Add tomato paste, water, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt and green chiles. Simmer for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in cream cheese until incorporated. Add beans and top with shredded cheese.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browned. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes to get that extra golden brown top.
6. Top with chopped parsley and serve hot.

What To Serve With Chili Cheese Dip

Chips or crackers go best with chili cheese dip. Tortilla chips and chili dip make the perfect combo. Try these Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips.

Easy Cheesy Chili Dip

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Easy Cheesy Chili Dip is the ultimate appetizer! Make this Homemade Chili Cheese Dip Recipe for parties, holidays or game day.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 4 ounces Canned Chopped Green Chiles, mild
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese - softened
• 15 ounces Canned Kidney Beans - drained/rinsed
• Salt - to taste
• 1½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
• Fresh Chopped Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. In oven safe skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. (Tip: I use a potato masher to crush the ground beef into tiny pieces) Drain excess fat, return to skillet and reduce heat to medium/low.
3. Add tomato paste, water, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and green chiles. Simmer for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in cream cheese until incorporated. Add kidney beans and salt to taste. Top with shredded cheese.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browned. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes to get that extra golden brown top.
6. Top with chopped parsley and serve hot.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 383 Total Fat 24g Saturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Unsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 89mg Sodium 478mg Carbohydrates 16g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 4g Sugar 4g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 27g

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