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3 INGREDIENT CHILI DIP

Published: Jun 2, 2022 · Modified: Aug 20, 2025 by Al Dente Diva · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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3 ingredient chili dip is an effortless, crowd pleasing appetizer made with just cream cheese, chili and shredded cheddar cheese.

3 Ingredient Chili Dip

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

You will not believe how incredibly delicious this 3 ingredient chili dip is.

It's actually kinda crazy that this magic can be made by using so few ingredients. Not only is this dip made using pantry staples, but its super easy to put together, too.

Most of us have had the pleasure of eating this before at some point or another. Most likely at a party or get together where people were swarmed around it. I remember the first time I had this and immediately asked for the recipe.

We've been making this dip for decades now and it never ever gets old. It really is a tried and true recipe that is always a guaranteed hit.

This dip recipe has been served at countless family parties, get togethers and even a few holidays. Forget about Football Sundays. There hasn't bee a appetizer invented thats better than this for watching a football game.

Sometimes simple is best and this recipe is a wonderful example of that. The canned chili is a huge time saver but if you've got some leftover chili, this would be a great use for it, too.

Make this for your next party and watch as the serving dish gets scraped completely clean.

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know you'll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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3 Ingredient Chili Dip Variations

I like this chili dip made just the way it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you'd like to.

  • Chili- Use any brand of chili that you'd like or your favorite homemade recipe. I have a great Homemade Chili recipe if you need one. Also, I do think this dip tastes better using the chili with the beans, but you can use a chili without beans if you'd prefer.
  • Cheese- Any kid of cheese would be ok to use here so choose your favorite. Just be sure to shred the cheese yourself because it will melt must better that way.

Other Easy Dip Recipes

If you like super easy to make dip recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you'll love, too.

  • 3 Ingredient Veggie Ranch Dip
  • Layered Taco Dip
  • Sunday Funday Dip
  • Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip
  • 4 Ingredient Hot Artichoke Dip

3 Ingredient Chili Dip Ingredients

  • Cream Cheese
  • Hormel Chili with the Beans
  • Cheddar Cheese, Hand Shredded

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

First, in a small baking dish, add the cream cheese and spread it evenly over the bottom.

Now, add the can of chili and spread that evenly over the cream cheese.

Next, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on top of the chili.

Now, cover it and place it into the center rack of the oven for about 20 minutes. If you like the cheese less creamy and more kind of crispy bake it uncovered. It’s totally up to you.

Finally, let it cool slightly, garnish with parsley (optional) and serve hot with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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3 Ingredient Chili Dip

3 ingredient chili dip is an effortless, crowd pleasing appetizer made with just cream cheese, chili and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 15 Oz Hormel Chili with the Beans
  • 8 Oz Cream Cheese
  • 1.5 Cups Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • In a small baking dish, spread the cream cheese down evenly, then top it with the chili and shredded cheese.
  • Cover and place it into the center rack of the oven for about 20 minutes or until the dip is hot an bubbly
  • Let it cool slightly, garnish with parsley (optional) and serve with Tostito chips

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  1. Al Dente Diva says

    July 08, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    Haha I’m so glad you liked it my child ?

  2. Kim says

    July 07, 2022 at 10:21 am

    This is SOOOOO FREAKING GOOD!! Will you adopt me? (JK!!)???

  3. Al Dente Diva says

    June 20, 2022 at 11:51 pm

    Thank you so much Janet!

  4. JANET WAITE says

    June 20, 2022 at 11:43 pm

    Wow! Easy Peasy and SO Good. Yum! I love all your recipes! ???

  5. Al Dente Diva says

    June 05, 2022 at 12:42 pm

    I love that name you have for it.

  6. Kate says

    June 04, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    I’ve eaten this exact dip since childhood and it’s still one of my favorites! We call it olé dip! Yum!

  7. Al Dente Diva says

    June 03, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it

  8. Josephine Tarver says

    June 03, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    Sounds absolutely easy & delicious that I can hardly wait to try it.

  9. Al Dente Diva says

    June 03, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    You’re the best. Thank you!!

  10. Kari says

    June 03, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    Love this dip!!!!! So easy & so freaking good!

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