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3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip

A cheap, fast appetizer made with cream cheese, canned chili, and sharp cheddar, all melted together in the microwave in about three minutes!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 can Chili your favorite brand
  • 8 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Spread the block of cream cheese to a microwave safe dish - like a glass 9x9 casserole dish or even a glass pie dish.
  • Pour your can of chili over your cream cheese and spread over the top eveninly.
  • Layer the sharp cheddar cheese over the chili.
    Microwave on high for about 3 minutes, checking around the 2 minute mark since cook times can vary from microwave to microwave.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, corn chips, crackers, or even veggies!

Notes

  • Cook times vary by microwave wattage, so check early and add time in 30 second increments as needed. 
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties. 
  • Use whatever your favorite canned chili is! 
  • Swap out shredding the cheddar cheese yourself and buy a bag of shredded cheese to save time. 
Keyword 3 ingredient dip, chili cheese dip, easy appetizer, football dips, game day dips