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Campfire Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

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This Campfire Chili Cheese Dip recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for camping trips, game days, or summer cookouts. Combining creamy herb and garlic cream cheese, melty Tex Mex shredded cheese, and hearty homestyle chili, this dip is cooked effortlessly over a campfire or grill using foil packets. Topped with fresh green onions and served with tortilla chips, it’s gooey, savory, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the green onions and gather all other ingredients. To save time while camping, chop veggies and measure cheese at home and keep them ready.
  2. Assemble Dip: In a large foil pan or double-layered foil packet, layer the cream cheese, can of chili, and shredded cheese. Mix gently using a wooden spoon until combined.
  3. Cook Over Fire: Seal the foil packet tightly and place it on low heat over your campfire, charcoal grill, or camp stove. Cook for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melty, bubbly, and the dip is heated through.
  4. Finish and Serve: Carefully remove the foil packet and open it, being cautious of steam. Sprinkle diced green onions on top. Serve hot with tortilla or corn chips for dipping.

Notes

  • Prep as much as possible at home to minimize cleanup and hassle at the campsite.
  • Use heavy-duty foil or double wrap packets to prevent leakage or breakage on the grill.
  • If concerned about drip or mess, place the foil packet on a baking sheet before cooking.
  • Leftover dip stores well in an airtight container in the cooler for 1-2 days and reheats beautifully over low heat or in the microwave.
  • This dip can alternatively be baked in a 375°F oven for 15-20 minutes or warmed in a slow cooker if no campfire is available.
  • Customize the dip by adding cooked ground beef, sausage, or extra spices like chili powder or cayenne for heat.

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