This delicious Chili Cream Cheese Dip is not only easy to make but it’s an absolute crowd-pleaser. It’ll be perfect to serve at your next gathering. It’s both gluten-free and dairy-free. Be sure to try my Dairy-Free Rotel Dip for another warm and cheesy dairy-free dip.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- This dip is irresistibly delicious.
- You can prep the chili ahead of time for easy assembly
- It’s the perfect dip for parties, cookouts, and game nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne powder (or less)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
- 2 – 8 oz packages of dairy-free cream cheese
- 1 – 8 oz. package of dairy-free cheddar cheese
Here are the brands of dairy-free cream cheese and cheddar cheese that I used in this recipe, Philadelphia Plant-Based Cream Cheese and Violife Cheddar Shreds.
How to make chili cream cheese dip
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the ground beef with sea salt while browning.
- Stir in the spices to the ground beef. Then mix in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and let simmer.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place the cream cheese into a 9×13 casserole dish and cut it up into small pieces and spread it out evenly in the dish. Carefully spoon the hot chili over the cream cheese, then spread the diced jalapenos over the chili. Top with dairy-free cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
How to store and reheat
Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low for a few minutes until heated through.
More dips you’ll enjoy
Chili Cream Cheese Dip (Dairy-Free)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Oven
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Chili cream cheese dip is easy to make, delicious, and an absolute crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
- 2 – 8 oz packages of dairy-free cream cheese
- 1 – 8 oz. package of dairy-free cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the ground beef with sea salt while browning.
- Stir in the spices to the ground beef. Then mix in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and let simmer.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place the cream cheese into a 9×13 casserole dish and cut it up into small pieces and spread it out evenly in the dish. Carefully spoon the hot chili over the cream cheese, then spread the diced jalapenos over the chili. Top with dairy-free cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low for a few minutes until heated through.
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