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Best Taco Dip

Taco Dip, with its creamy, cheesy, fluffy layers and Mexican flavors, is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be made in 15 minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 477 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce or salad leaves - finely chopped
  • 4 roma tomatoes seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup olives sliced
  • 2 Sliced Jalapenos optional
  • 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar or Mexican cheese - finely grated
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • corn chips for serving

Instructions

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  1. Add softened cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream to a large bowl and stir or whisk until well combined and free of lumps.
  2. Add taco seasoning and stir well.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into a 9-inch dip serving dish.
  4. Top the mixture with lettuce, chopped tomatoes, olives, and jalapenos, and finally, sprinkle with shredded cheddar and cotija cheese.
  5. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

  • Make the taco dip a few hours ahead and store it in the fridge. This way, the taco seasoning melds with the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo, making the creamy layer more flavorful. As a trick, to keep the other toppings fresh, make the creamy layer, chill it for a few hours, and when ready to serve, add the rest of the toppings.
  • I grate the cheese myself because pre-shredded and grated cheese has additives to keep it from clumping. 
  • I grate the cheese myself because pre-shredded and grated cheese has additives to keep it from clumping. 
  • Be sure to grate the cheese very finely so there are no lumps.
  • Be sure to grate the cheese very finely so there are no lumps.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature so it is easier to mix. 
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature so it is easier to mix. 
  • To soften cream cheese quickly, microwave it for 10 seconds (unwrapped) or put it in a bowl of warm water (wrapped) for 15 minutes. 
  • To soften cream cheese quickly, microwave it for 10 seconds (unwrapped) or put it in a bowl of warm water (wrapped) for 15 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 936mg (39%) Potassium 336mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1200IU (24%) Vitamin C 10.1mg (11%) Calcium 337mg (34%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477

% 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.