This warm chili cheese dip is the perfect appetizer for parties or game nights. Made with ground beef, chili, cream cheese, and shredded cheese, it is a crowd-pleasing dish that can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes. Serve it with tortilla chips or bread slices for a delightful and cheesy dip that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) chili
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or bread slices, for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chili, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the cheeses are melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the warm chili cheese dip with tortilla chips or bread slices.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chili cheese dip is a popular appetizer in American cuisine, especially during football games.
Cream cheese adds a delicious creaminess to the dip, making it even more irresistible.
You can customize the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili powder and cumin.