Chili Cheese Dip

Time: 15 min | Difficulty: Easy

Chili cheese dip is a delicious and spicy dip often served as a side dish with various dishes. It consists primarily of cheddar cheese, chili, and a variety of spices. The dip has a creamy texture and a spicy flavor created by the addition of chili. It is especially popular in American and Mexican cuisine and is often served with nachos, hot dogs, burgers, or fajitas.

Some variations of chili cheese dip may also include ingredients like chopped onions, garlic, tomatoes, or even beer. The process for making chili cheese dip can vary, but generally, the cheese is melted and then blended with the other ingredients until a smooth dip or creamy sauce is created.

Despite its spicy flavor, the dip/sauce is also known for its rich and savory quality.

TIP:

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to the sauce before the end of cooking. This not only makes it smoother, but also significantly creamier.

Preparation: 5 min | Cooking: 10 min

Whether a solid dip or creamy sauce, both have their own personal touch – Prime Recipes

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Nutritional values ​​per serving

approx. 214.5 kcal | 7.9 g carbohydrates | 16.9 g fat | 9.2 g protein

For the Chili Cheese Dip

• 6 slices of Chester sandwich cheese

• 300 ml milk

• 40 g butter

• 2 tsp flour

• 75 g jalapeños (from a jar)

• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder

• 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder

Preparation in 6 steps

1. Melt the butter:

   Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

   
   

2. Make the roux:

   Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture foams slightly but does not brown.

   
   

3. Stir in the milk:

   Slowly add the milk, whisking vigorously until a smooth sauce forms. Bring to a boil briefly, then reduce the heat.

   
   

4. Melt the cheese:

   Grow the Cheshire cheese slices in small pieces into the hot sauce and stir until completely melted.

   
   

5. Season & finish:

   Stir in the chopped jalapeños, smoked paprika, chili powder, and chipotle powder. Season with salt (optional).

   
   

6. Serve:

   Serve the dip hot—perfect with nachos, fries, or as a burger topping.

Tip: If the dip gets too thick, simply thin it with a little milk or jalapeño juice from the jar.

💡 Save calories –

Total savings potential: 👉 Up to 60–90 kcal per serving if you:

• Use only 3–4 slices of Chester cheese (instead of 6) or use light processed cheese

• Reduce the amount of butter to 20g – this is enough for the roux

• Use low-fat milk (1.5% or 0.1%) instead of whole milk

👉 This keeps the dip nice and creamy and flavorful – but significantly lower in fat and calories. Ideal for lighter snacks or as a dip in larger quantities.