Chili Cheese Dip
on Oct 09, 2025
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This Chili Cheese Dip is a rich and savory appetizer that comes together in a snap. It’s a fantastic crowd-pleaser with its deep chili flavor and gooey, cheesy finish.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Forget the store-bought stuff! This Homemade Chili Cheese Dip is the real MVP of any party, game day, or cozy weekend. It’s warm, incredibly cheesy, and features a rich, savory chili base built from scratch using simple, wholesome ingredients like ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a perfect blend of spices.
Unlike those thin, runny versions, this recipe uses a secret weapon—whipped cream cheese—to give it an unbeatable creamy texture that holds up beautifully to every scoop. Get ready for the easiest, best-tasting chili cheese dip you’ve ever made!
Ingredient Information
- Ground Beef– if you prefer ground turkey or chicken that can also be used in this recipe
- Avocado Oil– you can also use olive oil
- Fire Roasted Tomatoes– regular roasted tomatoes
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder– A blend of chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika delivers an authentic, deep chili taste.
- Paprika
- Cream Cheese– whipped cream cheese ensures a luxurious, smooth texture that won’t separate.
- Shredded Cheese
Step By Step
- Place a skillet over medium heat, Add ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking up the meat, until it is cooked through (about 5-8 minutes).
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, chili powder, garlic powder and paprika and stir to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes for all the flavors to combine and thicken.
- Add in cream cheese and shredded cheese and stir to combine until cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, Pour into a serving dish and top with extra cheese.
- Place under the broiler in the oven for a minute until melted, garnish with chopped parsley.
Pro Tip
This robust dip pairs perfectly with a variety of dippers:
- Fritos Scoops: The classic, sturdy choice!
- Tortilla Chips: Plain or hint-of-lime.
- Veggies: Celery sticks and bell pepper slices for a lighter option.
- Crusty Bread: Slices of French bread or baguette.
Any Bowl Can Be A Dip Bowl
Chili Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can diced and fire roasted tomatoes, drained
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Chopped Parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Place a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking up the meat, until it is cooked through (about 5-8 minutes).
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, chili powder, garlic powder and paprika and stir to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes for all the flavors to combine and thicken.
- Add in cream cheese and shredded cheese and stir to combine until cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour into a serving dish and top with extra cheese.
- Place under the broiler in the oven for a minute until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with Frito scoops!
