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Campfire Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

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4.5 from 61 reviews
  • Author: Matteo
  • Total Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Campfire Chili Cheese Dip is an easy, delicious, and gooey appetizer perfect for camping trips, summer cookouts, and game days. Made with creamy herb and garlic cream cheese, melty Tex Mex shredded cheese, and hearty homestyle chili, it cooks in foil over a campfire or grill for minimal prep and cleanup. Served hot with tortilla chips, this crowd-pleasing dip is a savory, smoky delight everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

  • 250 g Herb and garlic cream cheese
  • 1 cup Tex Mex shredded cheese
  • 500 ml homestyle chili (canned or homemade)
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • 1 bag tortilla chips or corn chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Chop the green onions and have all your ingredients ready. You can prep the veggies and cheese at home to simplify cooking at the campsite.
  2. Assemble the dip: In a large foil pan or create a double-layered foil packet about 12 inches in size. Layer the herb and garlic cream cheese, the full can of homestyle chili, and the Tex Mex shredded cheese in the center. Mix gently with a wooden spoon to combine.
  3. Seal and cook: Fold and seal the foil packet by bringing up the longer sides and rolling 2-inch folds at each end to secure. Place the packet on low heat over a campfire or charcoal grill. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.
  4. Serve: Carefully open the foil packet, top the hot dip with diced green onions, and serve immediately with tortilla chips or corn chips for dipping.

Notes

  • Prep as much as possible at home for easy assembly and cleanup at the campsite.
  • Place foil packets on a baking sheet when cooking on the grill to catch any drips or leaks.
  • Use heavy-duty aluminum foil or double-wrap the packets to prevent breakage during cooking.
  • Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in a cooler and reheated later; it reheats very well.
  • This dip can also be baked in an oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or cooked in a slow cooker on low until hot and bubbly if a campfire isn’t available.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: campfire chili cheese dip, camping dip, cheesy chili dip, campfire recipes, easy dip recipe, summer appetizer, cheesy dip

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