Make this extra easy and memorable dip recipe with minimal effort.

You�ll just mix together the ingredients, transfer that mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, bake, then top with your desired toppings.

�Why you�ll love this recipe

Straightforward ingredients you may already have on hand.Can be made and served in only 30 minutes.A great dip for holiday parties, work events, or game day gatherings.Versatile � can be customized based on what you have on hand.

�Ingredients

�How to make this chili cheese dip recipe

This is an overview of the recipe�s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a 9�13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then set aside.

Recipe Tip: You don�t have to use parchment paper, but it does make clean-up a lot easier! If you want to skip it, that�s totally fine, and the recipe will still work.

Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the cream cheese and heavy cream. Microwave on high for 1-3 minutes, pausing to stir every 20-30 seconds, until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture can easily be stirred together (it�s OK if it�s not totally smooth). Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.Stir In Spices and Cheese: In a separate small mixing bowl, stir together cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add to the mixing bowl of cream cheese and cream, then whisk together.Stir in Salsa and Chili: Add in 1 � cups shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, and chili, then stir or whisk until all ingredients are mixed together. Taste and add more salt and pepper, based on taste preferences. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and use a rubber spatula to smooth it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining � cup of shredded cheese on top.Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and starts to slightly brown on top. Optionally, turn on the oven broiler and broil for 1-2 minutes on the middle oven rack (don�t broil on the highest oven rack, or the parchment may burn). Watch the dip carefully while it broils to avoid burning. Then, remove the dish from the oven.Add Toppings: Garnish with desired toppings, like sliced jalape�os, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro.Serve: Serve hot with tortilla chips and/or sliced veggies.

�Ingredient substitution suggestions

Heavy Cream: Use half-and-half or whole milk.Cheddar Cheese: Swap with Monterey Jack for a milder taste or pepper jack cheese for extra heat.Chili: You can use canned chili or homemade chili here. With beans, no-bean, with beef, vegetarian chili, etc. Any will work. You could even make a mix of black beans and canned corn.Spices: You can try using 1 Tablespoon of taco seasoning in place of all the seasonings.

�Variations

Add ground beef, shredded chicken, or ground Italian sausage to the chili or stir right into the dip.Mix in buffalo sauce or chopped jalape�os into the cream cheese mixture for some added spice and flavor.Stir in saut�ed onions, bell peppers, and/or mushrooms for added nutrients, flavor, and texture.

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