Hot Chili Queso Dip
Hot Chili Queso Dip blends mellow processed cheese with tangy cream cheese and chunky picante sauce for a silky, velvety scoop that’s rich and satisfying. The chili adds hearty depth and gentle heat, making it perfect for game days, potlucks, or any casual gathering where chips and crunchy veggies are on standby.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hot Chili Queso Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the processed cheese, chili, cream cheese, and picante sauce into a slow cooker.
- 3
Set to Low and allow the processed cheese to melt, about 30 minutes. Stir until fully combined; serve warm.
- Calories 279.52 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 15.56 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 8.11 g 3%
- Total Fat 20.44 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 13.2 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.86 mg High 22%
- Sodium 640.4 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 1.89 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 384.16 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 0.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 106.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 243.91 mcg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Hot Chili Queso Dip is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Chili, Cheese Cubes, Cream Cheese, and Picante Sauce. Each serving provides about 279.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hot Chili Queso Dip?
- It is a Tex-Mex chili recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Hot Chili Queso Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Chili, Cheese Cubes, Cream Cheese, Picante Sauce. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hot Chili Queso Dip?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hot Chili Queso Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Hot Chili Queso Dip healthy?
- Hot Chili Queso Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 279.52 calories and 15.56 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 640.4 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.2 g (66% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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