Fritos Chili Cream Cheese Dip Recipe — Crowd-Pleasing Party Dip

This Fritos Chili Cream Cheese Dip is unbelievably good and ready in minutes—perfect for game day, holiday parties, or any time you want a crowd-pleasing snack.

The Super Bowl is right around the corner, so I had to share this insanely tasty Fritos Chili Cream Cheese Dip. I’ve made it several times recently and it’s always a hit. It layers a creamy ranch-flavored cream cheese base with canned chili, chopped green chiles, and a generous sprinkling of cheese on top. It takes just six common ingredients and comes together in about 30 minutes.

The recipe is simple: mix softened cream cheese with sour cream and dry ranch dressing mix, spread that in a small baking dish, spoon a mix of canned chili and green chiles over the top, then bake and finish with shredded cheddar until bubbly and melted. Serve with Frito Scoops for the best pairing—these sturdy chips scoop up the dip perfectly.

Ingredients

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing (or dip) mix
1 can (14–15 oz) chili with beans
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (sharp is recommended)
1 bag Frito Scoops corn chips
Sliced green onions, optional

Why Fritos?

While tortilla chips work, Frito Scoops are ideal because their cup shape and sturdy texture make them perfect for scooping and holding this hearty dip.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Assemble the dip and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. When ready, heat the oven and follow the cooking directions below.

Is it spicy?

Not especially. The green chiles provide a mild heat. For more spice, use hot green chiles, add diced jalapeño, or swap in a spicier canned chili.

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Hot loaded baked potato dip — HOT LOADED BAKED POTATO DIP

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Baked creamy chicken taquitos — BAKED CREAMY CHICKEN TAQUITOS

Chicken bacon ranch sliders — CHICKEN BACON RANCH SLIDERS

Slow cooker flank steak sliders — SLOW COOKER FLANK STEAK SLIDERS

Pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw — PULLED PORK SANDWICHES W/ COLESLAW

Caramel stuffed Rice Krispie treats — CARAMEL STUFFED RICE KRISPIE TREATS

Chocolate chip Skor bar cookies — CHOCOLATE CHIP SKOR BAR COOKIES

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and dry ranch dressing mix until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly in the bottom of an ungreased 8-inch ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
In the same bowl, combine the canned chili and chopped green chiles and stir to blend. Spoon the chili mixture over the cream cheese layer.
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the shredded Cheddar over the top, then return to the oven and bake 5–10 more minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly.
Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve warm with Frito Scoops.

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 30 mins

This dip is easy to customize: swap in hot chiles or spicy chili for more heat, or add diced jalapeño for extra kick. It’s a simple, comforting appetizer that always disappears fast—enjoy!

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