Best Taco Dip
User Reviews
5
Best Taco Dip
Description
This dip begins by thoroughly mixing softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Taco seasoning is blended into the creamy base to impart classic Tex-Mex spicing. The mixture is spread evenly in a shallow dish, creating a sturdy yet creamy foundation for the toppings.
Fresh ingredients like finely chopped iceberg lettuce or other salad leaves, seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes, sliced olives, and jalapeño slices are layered over the creamy base. Sharp cheddar cheese is finely grated to melt slightly into the mixture, adding richness, while crumbly cotija cheese provides a crumbly, sharp contrast. The dip is garnished with chopped green onions for an herbal brightness.
Chilling the dip for a few hours allows the spices to meld into the cream cheese layer, enhancing flavor depth. To keep the fresh toppings crisp, prepare and chill the base ahead, adding toppings just before serving. This dip pairs well with corn chips for scooping.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce or salad leaves - finely chopped
- 4 Roma tomato seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup olive sliced
- 2 jalapeño optional, sliced
- 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese - finely grated
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- corn chips for serving
Instructions
- Add softened cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream to a large bowl and stir or whisk until well combined and free of lumps.
- Add taco seasoning and stir well.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a 9-inch dip serving dish.
- Top the mixture with lettuce, chopped tomatoes, olives, and jalapenos, and finally, sprinkle with shredded cheddar and cotija cheese.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- Prepare the creamy base and refrigerate for several hours before adding fresh toppings to allow flavors to meld.
- Add fresh toppings just before serving to maintain their crisp texture.
- Grate cheese finely to avoid lumps and improve texture in the dip.
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for a smoother base; warm briefly in microwave or water bath if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 936mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1200IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 337mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
