Warm Chili Cheese Dip

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This creamy chili cheese dip is served warm and so easy to make with chili, spicy salsa, cheese, and cream cheese. This recipe was passed down from a co-worker — it's the staple to any potluck or football party.

Tortilla chip dipped into creamy cheese sauce with jalapeños.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
20
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 2 pounds Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes

  • 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

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients for cheese dip including cheese, cream, and salsa.

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  2. Place processed cheese, chili, cream cheese, and picante sauce into a slow cooker.

    Cubed cheese and ingredients in a pot for melting.

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  3. Set on Low and let processed cheese melt, about 30 minutes. Stir until thoroughly combined; serve warm.

    Stirring smooth, melted cheese dip in a pot with a spatula.

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Cook’s Note

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

69 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

269 Calories
21g Fat
9g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 959mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g 27%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 289mg 22%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 221mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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