Description
Skyline Dip, also known as Chili Cheese Dip, is a deliciously creamy and cheesy appetizer combining a smooth layer of cream cheese, authentic Cincinnati-style Skyline chili, and melted cheddar cheese. This baked dip is perfect for parties and game days, best enjoyed with Fritos scoops or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 (15 oz) can Skyline Chili
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the dip to perfection.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Spread the softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch pie plate, creating a smooth base layer.
- Add Chili Layer: Pour and spread the entire can of Skyline Chili over the cream cheese layer, ensuring full coverage.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chili layer to create a cheesy topping that will melt and bubble in the oven.
- Bake the Dip: Place the assembled dip in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the dip to heat through thoroughly.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove from oven and let the dip stand for 5 minutes to set slightly before serving alongside Fritos scoops or tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Skyline Dip is beloved for its creamy and flavorful layers combining smooth cream cheese, authentic Cincinnati-style chili, and melted cheddar cheese.
- Use Fritos scoops or tortilla chips as dippers for the best experience.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened for easy spreading and even layering.
- The dip can be kept warm in the oven on low heat if serving over a period of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
