When I first heard about this two-ingredient Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chili Dip, I couldn’t believe how easy it sounded to toss together.

I am wild about simple recipes like this, and it did not disappoint!

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Cream Cheese Chili Dip in Small White Bowl

Why You’ll Love this Chili Cream Cheese Dip!

It’s a crowd pleaser! – This chili cream cheese dip is a delicious appetizer to take to any gathering. From holiday parties to the big game day, you’re unlikely to have any leftover dip to bring home.

Such simple ingredients! – Two ingredients, both of which are easily found in grocery stores. Two ingredients, of which there are many variations on each that you can try. Does it get any easier than that?

Ingredients for Chili Dip Sitting on Kitchen Counter

Set And Forget! – The best part about this dip recipe is that you dump the ingredients in a Crock Pot and leave it alone! Give it a stir every now and then, but that’s it.
Delicious Comfort Food! – I would almost make a small batch of this for my own personal consumption, it’s so scrumptious! As we head into the comfort food months, this chili cream cheese dip is the perfect companion.

Bowl of Chili Dip Sitting in Front of Small Crock Pot

Ingredients Needed for this Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

When I say you only need a handful of ingredients for this tasty dip, I mean it!

Two ingredients and the chip of your choice.

That’s it.

One Block of Cream Cheese – No need to be softened, unless you’re in a hurry and need the Crock Pot to serve more as a warmer than as a slow cooker. I like to use full-fat cream cheese. I think it gives the best flavor and texture, but I’ve used reduced-fat cream cheese before and other people didn’t seem to notice a difference.
One Can of Chili – Whether you choose chili with beans or chili without beans is entirely up to you. That is more or less a regional conversation, and I will not wade into that water. You can also choose canned chili that includes diced green chilies, if you’d like. Or try a can of vegetarian chili! You have many, many options when it comes to type of chili.

How to Make Homemade Chili Cheese Dip

This easy chili cheese dip is truly a dump-it-and-forget-it recipe – perfect for game days and busy weekends.

Pour the can of chili into the Crock Pot and then place the block of cream cheese on top of the chili.
Set the Crock Pot to a low heat setting for two hours, stirring regularly.
Enjoy with your favorite chip of choice!

How to Store Leftover Cream Cheese Chili Dip

The Super Bowl is over and it’s time to deal with leftovers.

Move the leftover dip into an airtight container or lidded baking dish, then place it in the fridge.

You can enjoy reheated dip for the next 1-2 days.

Cream Cheese Chili Dip in Mini Crock Pot

Top Tips for the Best Chili Cheese Dip

A few of my tried-and-true tips will make this the easiest dip recipe in your recipe box.

If your day is full and you need to pull together these cheesy dip in a matter of minutes, start with softened cream cheese. With the cream cheese already at room temperature, it takes next to no time to heat the dip through and stir it together.

Hot dip is a favorite during the fall months, and so is chili! If you happen to have leftover chili in the fridge, by all means, use that! A can of Hormel chili is great for making a last minute appetizer, but two cups of leftover homemade chili is going to take your dip to the next level.
The amounts listed here fit a mini Crock Pot. If you need to fill more tummies, double or triple the recipe and throw it in a full-sized Crock Pot. Just be sure to give it a stir regularly while it’s melting and combining!

Flavor Change-Ups For A Delicious Party Dip

There’s more than one way to make a chili cheese dip!

The above basic recipe will give you a flavorful hot dip, but don’t stop there!

There are toppings to try, cheese to change! Here are some ideas to get you started.

Toppings – A sprinkle of fresh veggies over the top of the chili add a pop of flavor and just a bit of nutrition, haha! Try fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, fresh tomatoes, black olives, red onion, avocado slices, or diced chilies.
Cream Cheese – There are all sorts of cream cheese flavors out there! Why not try this easy dip recipe with jalapeno, chive, or garden vegetable cream cheese?
Other Cheeses – The cream cheese adds, well, creaminess. Don’t substitute the cream cheese, but if you were to double this recipe, you could replace one block of cream cheese with a different block of cheese. Pepper jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, and even Velveeta cheese are all great options. Because these cheeses take longer to melt, either grate your own cheese or purchase pre-shredded cheese.
Meats – Boost the protein with browned ground beef crumbles or bacon bits.
Hot Sauce – For a crowd of heat-lovers, a shake or two of hot sauce is always a good choice.
Chips – This two-ingredient chili dip tastes great with tortilla chips or corn chips, but try it with all sorts of chips and crackers. I particularly like it with Fritos scoops, which hold a lot of cheesy dip in each bite!