Classic Cincinnati Chili Dip
This Cincinnati chili dip is a simple, comforting appetizer made with cream cheese, Cincinnati-style chili, and melted cheddar. Easy to make and always the first thing to disappear.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
Ingredients
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- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 (15-ounce) can Cincinnati-style chili (Gold Star or Skyline)
- 1 1/2-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- tortilla chips or corn chip scoops, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spread the cream cheese: Spread the softened cream cheese evenly into the bottom of a small baking dish or pie plate.
- Add the chili: Spoon the chili over the cream cheese, spreading it into an even layer.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake until bubbly: Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
- Let cool slightly: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving with tortilla chips or scoops.
Notes
Chili choice: Use Skyline, Gold Star, or your favorite Cincinnati-style chili.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 121
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 382.7 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 7.6 g
- Cholesterol: 27.9 mg
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