Warm Chili Cheese Dip

Name: Warm Chili Cheese Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed; 2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Hormel®); 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed; 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce (such as Pace®)

Rating: 4.95 stars

19 Ratings
18 Reviews
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This is a warm, cheesy dip with chili con carne. Passed down from a coworker, it's the staple to any potluck or Sunday football game party.

By vinolover

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

10 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

20 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 20 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Hormel®)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce (such as Pace®)

Directions

Step 1
Place processed cheese, chili, cream cheese, and picante sauce into a slow cooker, set on Low, and let processed cheese melt, about 30 minutes. Stir until thoroughly combined; serve warm.

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Cook's Note:

I use the large jar of picante sauce just because it's easier and I can't find other store-bought salsas in the big jar. Feel free to use whatever you like.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

269 calories; protein 13.4g; carbohydrates 8.5g; fat 20.5g; cholesterol 67.3mg; sodium 958.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (18)

Most helpful positive review

lucylove

03/29/2013

Junk food as it was meant to be! If you've ever had queso dip at Chili's this is pretty much it. This has been my go to Fritos dip for many years. I sub fresh salsa for the picante or make the picante from scratch (don't like jarred salsas). Ro-Tel will also work but it's not quite the same. It can be made in the microwave or on the stovetop too and its all good. Try it with Fritos or Tostitos Scoops most tortilla chips won't stand up to it. Read More

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19 Ratings

5 star values: 18
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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lucylove

03/29/2013

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Suzie Wilcox

09/02/2017

This is a GREAT dip!! If you like a little more heat try using Jalapeno Velveeta. It isn't extremely hot....just enough extra zip! Read More

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Terry W. Lake

01/04/2016

This is my very favorite recipe I use Hartford farm chili no beans Clancy's processed cheese my own home canned salsa or fresh made when tomatoes are coming from garden and I add one pound of ground sausage to mine as well. I like meaty chili cheese dip and that just gives it the extra taste as well. Read More

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RAJASTEELE

03/27/2013

good simple warm dip! Made it just as noted. People are asking for the recipe. Read More

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capgirl77

04/08/2020

I followed the recipe exactly but I did add an 8oz can of Tomato Sauce. Very good dip, thick and creamy! It was hit at our house. I will be honest though 30 minutes is not long enough to melt everything. I cut cream cheese and velveeta into cubes but I left it in low for about an 1 hour. Read More

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Shelley M.

11/04/2015

Very good cheese dip. Absolutely a hit with my coworkers. I used medium picante sauce and it wasn't hot at all. I may try to add a little more heat with a hotter picante sauce next time. This was a huge hit at my work potluck and took two minutes to throw together. Read More

MissYankee

11/15/2017

This is SO good Read More