Super easy and delicious chili queso dip with amazing flavor. Can be made in the skillet, slow cooker and even the microwave!
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Easy Mexican Chili Queso Dip
Dips are my all-time favorite type of appetizer. I could literally eat chips and dip every day and not get sick of it. We love this chili cheese dip, as well as buffalo chicken dip, cream cheese bean dip and spinach artichoke dip. So yummy!
A good friend gave this Velveeta cheese dip recipe to me years ago and it is still one of my favorite EASY dips to make. You literally just melt everything together in a skillet or crockpot and that’s it! So simple and my whole family loves it!
I’ve dressed it up a bit by adding in fresh lime juice, cilantro and taco seasoning and it adds the perfect flavor! It is so not healthy but oh so good! Perfect appetizer for a quick get together.
If you run out of time, you can even throw everything in the microwave for a few minutes until all of the cheese is warm and melted. Seriously so easy and yummy!
Ingredients
What I love about this recipe is that it takes only a few simple ingredients! I added taco seasoning, cilantro and lime juice for extra flavor, but you could easily just use Velveeta, cream cheese or leftovers of Wendy’s chili and call it a day. It is still super delicious that way!
- Velveeta cheese
- Cream cheese
- No-bean chili
- Taco seasoning or chili seasoning
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
How to Make Chili Cream Cheese Dip – 3 Ways
There are three different ways that you can make this recipe. I usually prefer the skillet or slow cooker, but it’s nice to know it can get done in the microwave if I’m short on time. So, so simple!
- Skillet. Warm all ingredients in a skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
- Slow cooker. Add all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Stir and keep warm until ready to serve. This is perfect for a Super Bowl appetizer!
- Microwave. Place the Velveeta, cream cheese and chili in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 3-5 minutes, or until melted. Then mix in taco seasoning, cilantro and lime juice and stir to combine.
Love cheesy dips? This homemade queso blanco dip is another favorite!
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Cream Cheese and Chili Queso Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese , cut into cubes
- 8 ounces cream cheese , cut into cubes
- 15 ounce can no-bean chili
- 1-2 teaspoons taco seasoning , or chili seasoning (more to taste)
- ¼ cup cilantro , chopped
- 1 lime , juiced
For serving: Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Skillet: Warm the ingredients in a skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
- Slow Cooker: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Stir and keep warm in the slow cooker until ready to serve.
- Microwave: Place the chili, cream cheese and Velveeta in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Add in taco seasoning, cilantro and lime juice and stir to combine.
- Top with extra cilantro if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can add a Tablespoon or two of water if the dip needs to be thinned out.
- You can also make this without Velveeta and it’s just as yummy!
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: Appetizers, Cinco De Mayo, Crockpot, Crockpot, Dips, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Mexican, Stovetop, Super Bowl
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
How much is one serving? Like 1 cup 1/2 cup
The total serving size is 12, so it would be somewhere around there I would assume.
Yum!
This was perfect in my cast iron skillet! I saved the crispy edges for myself. shhhhh
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The crispy edges are the best!
So easy to make! The perfect last minute game day dip.
This dip is amazing! Such a hit!
Mmmm I love chips and dip! Looks so good!
This looks amazing! I almost always add cream cheese to any of my dips because it always adds a nice and creamy flavor. Can’t wait to try this!
Hope you enjoy it! :)
Yum! Looks great!
Am I crazy? I don’t see the “chili” part in the recipe – but no one else commented that it was missing, so maybe in blind lol… I’m really interested in this recipe, but have no idea what to do for the Chili part lol…
thanks – i love your website, btw :)
Hi Donna! I’m sorry, the recipe is updated now! :)
Does the dip have canned chili in it? The ingredients list doesn’t call for it but it’s in the description for making a fast dip in the microwave.
Hi Ashley! I’m sorry the chili was left from the ingredient list. Thanks for catching that, it is updated now! :)
Looks delicious!
Good recipe! I want to try it.Thanks for sharing!
This looks perfect! Cream cheese dip is the best. Love the cilantro and lime addition!