This is my brother and sister-in-law’s chili cheese dip recipe. It’s creamy, cheesy and so delicious that it gets devoured within minutes of coming out of the oven.
When we went to my brother and sister-in-law’s house recently, they served us this dip. I wanted to bring lobster dip, but Bob said, “Wait until you taste this.”
I was intrigued. So, I froze the ingredients to my lobster dip and waited patiently.
They call it “Loomis Dip,” because my brother works at Loomis Chaffe, a private school. They also call it “team dip” since they serve it to the girl’s swim team, which my brother coaches.
I call it “Deliciousness in a Casserole Dish.” But I knew I couldn’t name it that either because no one would find it when they looked up “chili cheese dip” on the Internet. So, chili cheese dip it is.
With only three ingredients, this is a super easy recipe that takes very little time to prepare. And it is so delicious that my brother says the swim team girls fight over who gets to lick the bowl after it’s been gobbled up.
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Helpful tips
- The recipe calls for a can of chili without beans, but if you love beans, it’s fine to use chili with beans. It’s also fine to use homemade chili!
- This recipe also calls for mozzarella cheese, but the next time I make this delicious dip, I will be using a mixture of mozzarella and shredded sharp cheddar.
- My brother made this in a 9 inch pie plate, but I chose to use a see-through casserole dish.
- This recipe serves 5 people comfortably as an appetizer, so if you have more guests than that, double the recipe.
How to make chili cheese dip
Pre-step
Take the cream cheese out at least a half hour before you start preparing this dip so it’s easier to spread evenly.
Step one
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and take out your casserole dish or pie plate.
Step two
Gather the ingredients – softened cream cheese, can of chili and mozzarella cheese.
Step three
Spread the cream cheese in the bottom of the casserole dish.
Step four
Spread the chili on top of the cream cheese.
Step five
Sprinkle mozzarella (or cheddar cheese) over the chili.
Step six
Bake for 25 minutes.
Let’s see another view of this chili cheese dip.
And the overhead view.
Now it’s time to serve it to your adoring guests!!
I hope you enjoyed this chili cheese dip recipe.
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Chili Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 15 ounces chili (1 can, no beans)
- 1.5 cups mozzarella (shredded) (or sharp cheddar, shredded)
Tools
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Spread cream cheese in casserole dish or pie plate
- Add can of chili
- Add shredded cheese
- Bake for 25 minutes
- Serve with some chips
- Eat
- Enjoy
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I have yet another bbq party to host this summer. I think this is like number 4 already. I was just saying I needed to start planning the menu. This looks like a great way to get the party started.
Elaine
It really is Gloria! This is so yummy and easy! Everyone loves it!
Krissy Allori
Football season is starting. My family will love this when we’re watching a game!
Elaine
Yes!! It’s perfect for game day apps!
Beth Pierce
Loving all the robust flavors in this dip! PERFECT for football season; can’t wait to enjoy this again and again!
Elaine
Thanks Beth! It’s sooo good!
Danielle Wolter
Elaine I am drooling over this. This is one of those dips that I can sit down and power through the whole thing. That’s normal, right?
Elaine
Haha. Of course it is Danielle! 😉
Catherine
Mmm what a delicious bite shot! I don’t often have a cheesy dip like this unless it’s an occasion but I sure could go for some now! Yum-o!
Elaine
Thanks Catherine. 🙂 I love this dip and have made it three times since I visited my brother. And it hasn’t been that long ago. 🙂
Veena Azmanov
This Dip is yummy and I love any cheesy option. One of my favorite snack too.
Elaine
Thanks so much Veena! I appreciate it.
Chef Dennis
I am so loving this Dip! The cheese and the chilli is a perfect match! Would love to make this soon!
Elaine
Thanks Dennis! I appreciate it. It’s so yummy!
Rebecca Blackwell
I made this last night and can tell you that “Deliciousness in a Casserole Dish” is truly the best name. Sooooo good! Thank you – and your brother and sister in law – for this recipe!
Elaine
Thank you Rebecca. I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’m planning on making it again this weekend, and I’ve found a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella is scrumptious! 🙂
Kelly Anthony
Such a great idea to make a fan favorite dish into a dip. This is sure to be a huge hit this game day season.
Elaine
Definitely Kelly! Thanks. 🙂
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
Did someone say cheese?! This looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try this, so perfect for game day too!
Elaine
Thanks Carrie! I so agree!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
This looks amazing!! I would probably make it with beans as well because I love love love beans!! <3
Elaine
Hehe. Me too! Thanks Cathleen!
Tammy
So simple, yet so good! I could never resist this dip…yum-o!
Elaine
Thanks Tammy! 🙂
Jo
You had me at chili! I don’t need anything else! How amazing does that dip look. The flavors, the creaminess, the cheese..best dip for entertainment
Elaine
Thanks so much Jo! I appreciate it.
Karyl Henry
I love warm dips! And I really love that this one only has 3 ingredients. This is a dangerous one though, because I’d be tempted to eat the whole thing before any guests arrived 🙂 Adding this to my tailgating menu for sure
Elaine
I can’t make this until I see my guests or it will be gone. 🙂 Thanks Karyl.
Nicole
I’ll definitely be making this during football season! This is perfect for my family!
Elaine
Thanks Nicole! I haven’t met anyone who didn’t like this!! 🙂
Amanda M Mason
Yummy! Looks delish! Can’t wait to make this! I love a good appetizer and I love the idea of using 2 different types of cheese in your next batch!!!
Elaine
Thanks Amanda! I made it at my cousins house this past weekend and used the two cheeses. So good! I like it even more, which is hard to believe.
Daniela
Love that first pic of the hand holding the dip with the cheese! Looks so precious :).
Elaine
Hehe. Thanks, Daniela. That’s my hand and you better believe that I did eat the chip after I took the shot! 🙂