Description
Layered Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. This delightful appetizer combines a creamy base of softened cream cheese and sour cream with zesty salsa, all topped with a generous layer of shredded Mexican cheese. Perfect for game nights, parties, or family dinners, this dip is incredibly easy to whip up using just a few ingredients. Serve it alongside tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or pita bread for the perfect complement. With customizable toppings and simple preparation steps, it’s sure to become a staple at your events.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 ½ cups thick salsa
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- If needed, strain excess liquid from the salsa and then layer it over the cream cheese.
- Top with shredded Mexican cheese.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of dip (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg