This quick and easy Taco Dip recipe is the chip dipping sensation you’ve been looking for! You’ll find yourself uncontrollably dunking chip after glorious crunchy chip into this cheesy dip! Just 4 simple ingredients and your flavor fiesta awaits!

Taco dip in skillet with green onions on top and tortilla chips dipped in.
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There’s really no wrong way to enjoy this outrageous taco cheese dip. You can work into it slowly. Or you can go all out and inhale every last bit!

So grab the whole bag of chips. Maybe 2 bags.

You’re going to need them!

Josh writes: "This is so good and so simple"

Seriously, if you love the Chili’s skillet queso, you’re going to love this ridiculously tasty copycat version. It’s one of those crazy good Chili’s Copycat Recipes that tastes even better than the original.

Just serve it up hot and ready.

Then get ready to dive in, pig out and indulge your tastebuds!

It’s one of those popular dips that’s perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, and of course game day. Just like my super tasty Chili Con Queso Recipe, heavenly Salsa and Cream Cheese Dip, and creamy wonderful Buttermilk Ranch Dip.

So gather the whole family together and get ready to inhale this hot taco dip! Because with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep… you’ll be done making it almost as soon as you begin!

Here’s what you’ll need…

Queso ingredients including taco seasoning, Velveeta, and milk.

Ingredients

It takes just four marvelous ingredients to create this simple taco dip recipe.

  • Hormel Chilli – To ensure a rich creamy texture, you’ll want to use the no bean variety.
  • Velveeta Cheese – Loads up your dip with so much cheesy goodness!
  • Taco Seasoning – You can use either a 1 oz. packet from the store or my tasty homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe.
  • Milk – This helps to thin your sauce to create just the right consistency.
  • *optional Green Onions for garish

You’ll also need a 10″ Cast Iron Skillet to get your copycat chili’s skillet queso hot and ready!

Cast iron skillet on a marbled surface.

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How To Make Taco Dip

Just like all of my Easy Dip Recipes, it’s crazy easy to prepare this rich and cheesy 4 ingredient taco dip!

1. Start by preheating your skillet.

2. Then, add your chili, cheese and taco seasoning to the skillet.

3. Follow the instructions on the recipe card below to finish up your chili cheese dip.

4. Once your cheese taco dip is done, serve it up immediately straight from the skillet.

Trust me, easy taco dips really don’t get much simpler or tastier than this!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Cast iron skillet of chili cheese dip.

What To Serve With This Taco Cheese Dip

Don’t let catastrophe strike and accidentally run out of dippers for this glorious taco cheese dip!

Here are just a few ideas for what you can use to dip into your new favorite hot skillet dip…

  • Regular Tortilla Chips
  • Blue Tortilla Chips
  • Seasoned Hard Crackers
  • Ridged Potato Chips
  • Pita Chips
  • Slices of Red and Green Bell Peppers

Or… you can use this easy taco dip as a fabulous sauce for nachos, tacos, wet burritos, salads and more!

These are just a start. Do you have a favorite that I haven’t mentioned?

Be sure to leave a comment on this post below with your favorite ways to use this taco cheese dip!

Person dipping chip into cheese dip.

Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy taco dip recipe…

Jacquie writes: “Delish!”

Josh writes: “This is so good and so simple”

Tara writes: “Yummy!”

Ryan writes: “Perfect for watching the weekend games”

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Taco Dip

This quick and easy Taco Dip recipe is the chip dipping sensation you've been looking for! You'll find yourself uncontrollably dunking chip after glorious crunchy chip into this cheesy dip! Just 4 simple ingredients and your flavor fiesta awaits!
Servings: 10
Taco dip in skillet with green onions on top and tortilla chips dipped in.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 16 oz. Velveeta Cheese, cubed
  • 15 oz. Hormel No Beans Chili
  • 1 oz. Taco Seasoning, (1 packet) or use 3tbsp. of my Taco Seasoning Recipe
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk, for thinning, or more if desired
  • Optional: Green Onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Gather your ingredients.
    Queso ingredients including taco seasoning, Velveeta, and milk.
  • Preheat 10 inch Cast Iron Skillet over Low.
  • Once heated, pour Chili into skillet, sprinkle with Taco Seasoning, and top with cubed Velveeta Cheese.
  • Stir continually with wooden spoon or spatula, until well combined and cheese has completely melted (approx. 10 minutes).
  • Now stir in 1/4 cup Milk until well combined. If you'd like a thinner mixture, add additional Milk 1 tbsp. at a time to thin it down until you reach your desired consistency.
    Person dipping chip into cheese dip.

Notes

  • FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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About Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller is the creator of The Frugal Girls, where she shares easy recipes with massive flavor! She has been creating and sharing recipes online for over 15 years, and brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to every recipe. Her work has been featured on Today.com, NBC, Fox, Parade, People, Country Living, Woman’s World, and more!

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2 Comments

  1. Christie says:

    Okay I am totally drooling over this delicious chili cheese dip! I love how simple it is!

    1. Heidi says:

      Thanks, Christie! It really is such a cinch to make! 🙂