Recipe: Skyline Chili Cheese Dip - The Food Hussy (2024)

Looking for a quick dip recipe? This easy cheesy chili dip is great with crunchy tortilla chips! We start with Skyline Chili – it’s pretty much liquid gold in Cincinnati. This Skyline Chili Cheese Dip is an easy appetizer for every game day and family gathering.

For this dip – we’re adding cream cheese and loads of shredded cheddar – it’s a perfect scooping dip! You might find yourself craving this dip like everybody in the 513 does!

What makes Cincinnati Chili different?

If you’re not familiar,Cincinnati chiliis so crazy good – but it’s not like any other kind of chili – it’s a Greek chili that is fairly thin with hints of cinnamon, all spice and chili powder.

The traditional ways to eat Skyline Chili are: on spaghetti (yup – its a Cincinnati thing), on a coney dog or in this amazing Skyline Chili Dip recipe! You can also get your Skyline Chili with toppings:

• 3 way – chili, cheese (ALWAYS finely shredded cheddar), spaghetti – yes. trust me.
• 4 way – add either kidney beans (drained & rinsed) or diced white onions
• 5 way – add both beans & onions

If you’re not in the Cincinnati area – I’ve got you covered! There are three ways you can make this dip your very own:

What is in Skyline Dip?

So yes – Skyline Chili is the first thing you need for this Skyline Chili Cheese dip recipe. Now that you’ve got that covered – here are the ingredients for this delicious cheesy dip:

• 10.5 oz ounces of Skyline Chili (or 2 cups of chili if making your own)
• 8 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature
• 6-8 oz shredded cheddar cheese, finely shredded – it’s going to melt but this is 100% a Skyline thing!
• Optional: sliced olives, kidney beans, diced onions

This makes enough for a square baking dish – now I’m going to warn you – THAT WON’T LAST LONG! If you’ve got a big crowd – you might want to double it!

How to make Skyline Chili Cheese Dip?

Skyline Chili Dip is such an easy recipe – and goes together in just five minutes – even quicker if you buy pre-shredded cheese.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spread softened cream cheese into an even layer on thebottom of an 8×8-inchbaking dish or a pie plate
3. Pour Skyline Chili on top of cream cheese layer
4. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top – heavily!
5. Place pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling!

I like to use SHARP cheddar cheese with this – and it’s perfect for those Scoops or Fritos corn chips!!

Can you make this Cincinnati-style chili cheese dip recipe in the microwave?

Sure! Microwave oven, conventional oven, air fryer – use whatever you want! Just make sure whatever dish you’re using is oven safe. You want everything to be heated through. Here’s what to do:

• In your baking pan, spread cream cheese and pour chili on top
• Cover with Press and Seal (it will splatter)
• Microwave for 3-5 minutes
• Top with cheese
• Microwave for 2-3 minutes more until cheese melts

Other Game Day recipes

• Sausage Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
• Traeger Smoked Queso
• Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Hometown Favorite Recipes

• Maid Rite Sandwiches
• Cincinnati Chili
• Air Fryer Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Skyline Chili Cheese Dip

Looking for a quick dip recipe? This easy cheesy chili dip is great with crunchy tortilla chips! We start with Skyline Chili – it's pretty much liquid gold in Cincinnati. This Skyline Chili Cheese Dip is an easy appetizer for every game day and family gathering.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.3cupCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 18.6gFat: 28.3gSaturated Fat: 16.6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1.2gCalcium: 248mgIron: 2mg