Chili Cheese Dip is perfect for serving at parties and get-togethers! It’s easy to make, flavorful, and full of cheesy goodness!
Every party and get-together deserves a fantastic dip, and chili cheese dip is always a popular choice! I made this baked dip in a cast iron skillet surrounded by cheese bites, but you can make just the dip if you want.
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How To Make Chili Cheese Dip
Homemade Dough
Dissolve yeast, sugar, and salt in warm water. Stir in the flour until combined, and then knead until smooth and elastic. I let my stand mixer do the kneading, and it took about 5 minutes with the dough hook. Place dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for one hour.
Shortcuts
- Biscuit Dough: You can use refrigerated, canned biscuit dough instead of making homemade dough. This is a super easy shortcut that saves so much time.
- Two Ingredient Dough: Use two-ingredient dough, made with self-rising flour and plain Greek yogurt, to make the dough for the cheese bites.
- Frozen Dinner Rolls Dough: Another option is to use frozen dinner roll dough. Follow the instructions on the package for thawing the dough.
Cheese Bites
Cut the homemade dough into 16 pieces. Flatten each piece into a circle, top with one cube of Velveeta cheese, and wrap the dough around the cheese.
Put the cheese-filled dough balls around the edge of a 12-inch greased cast iron skillet and brush with melted garlic butter.
Hormel Chili Cheese Dip
Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Then, add the shredded cheese, sour cream, and one can of Hormel Chili No Beans, and stir until combined.
Spread the mixture into the center of the skillet, surrounded by the cheese bites.
Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake at 400˚F for 20-25 minutes.
Remove pan from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and sliced grape tomatoes.
Variations
Baked Dip Only
If you want to make chili cream cheese dip without the garlic cheese bites, skip making the dough and spread the chili cheese mixture in a greased, cast iron skillet or casserole dish. Bake at 400˚F for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy with tortilla chips, crostini, or corn chips.
Crock Pot Chili Cheese Dip
To make it in a crockpot, mix the ingredients together and spread them in a greased slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours until the dip is hot and the cheese is melted.
Stovetop Version
Combine the dip ingredients in a large pot and warm over medium-low heat, stirring often into the cheese is melted and the dip is hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can substitute the can of Hormel chili with beans for the no beans can in this recipe.
Yes, you can use a smaller cast iron skillet or casserole dish. Or you can make enough cheese bombs to fill the whole dish. Bake them at 375˚F for 18-21 minutes.
More Dip Recipes
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- Nacho Cheese is the perfect dip for nacho fries and chips.
- This Salsa Recipe only takes 5 minutes to prepare!
- You can enjoy Corn Dip warm or cold year-round.
Chili Cheese Dip
Ingredients
Cheese Bites
- 1 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 16 oz Velveeta Queso Blanco cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Chili Cheese Dip:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 15 oz can Hormel Chili No Beans
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
Garnish
- ¼ cup sliced grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
Cheese Bites
- Dissolve yeast, sugar and salt in warm water. Stir in the flour and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Cut the dough into 16 pieces. Wrap one piece of dough around each square of cheese.
- Put the cheese filled dough balls around the edge of a 12-inch, greased, cast iron skillet (or casserole dish). Mix together the melted butter and minced garlic. Brush over the cheese bites.
Chili Cheese Dip
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the chili, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream. Stir until combined. Spread in the center of the cheese bites.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 400˚F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Garnish
- Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro.
Matthew Cetta says
Tonia, my niece and nephew would love this. My bro’s birthday is coming up and I just might have to attempt this.
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
OMG! This looks so appetizing! What a perfect appetizer for parties! I love the garlic, chili and cheese combo!
cathy ~ noble pig says
This looks so very fabulous. I think I would eat the whole thing.
Emily Dillman says
This looks heavenly! I am seriously drooling right now. LOL
Tonia says
Thanks Emily! My kids couldn’t get enough of them!