Chili Cheese Dip
This easy chili cheese dip is a party favorite for a reason. With just a few ingredients—Velveeta, chunky salsa, and green chile peppers—you get a creamy, zesty dip that’s impossible to stop dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups thick and chunky salsa
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped mild green chilies
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 pounds Velveeta cheese, cubed
- Hot sauce (optional), to taste
- Tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable dippers, for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Combine the salsa, green chilies, and onions in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thickened.1 1/2 cups thick and chunky salsa | 1 (4-ounce) can chopped mild green chilies | 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- Add the cheese to the pot and lower the heat to low; cook until the cheese is melted.2 pounds Velveeta cheese, cubed
- Add hot sauce if desired.Hot sauce (optional)
- Keep the dip warm in a chafing dish or slow cooker for serving.
- Serve the dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable dippers.Tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable dippers, for serving
Keep the dip on low or warm and stir occasionally to keep it smooth. If it gets too thick, stir in a small spoonful of salsa or a splash of milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 1067mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 674IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 333mgIron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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