Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
Description
The dip consists of softened cream cheese blended with salsa until smooth, creating a creamy, tangy spread ideal for dipping. Blending the salsa removes chunks to form a uniform texture that pairs well with crunchy dippers like tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. Chilling the dip before serving helps the flavors meld and improves the consistency.
To avoid runniness, the salsa can be strained to remove excess liquid before mixing. If the dip is too thin, adding additional cream cheese can thicken it. Leftover dip stores well in an airtight container refrigerated for three to four days, maintaining its flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salsa
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Add salsa and cream cheese to a food processor and pulse until blended.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Strain salsa before blending to reduce liquid and prevent a runny dip.
- Add extra cream cheese if the dip is thinner than desired to reach preferred consistency.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Make the dip ahead of time and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10g | |
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 429IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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