Creamy Taco Dip
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4.8
Creamy Taco Dip
Description
This recipe creates a creamy taco-flavored base by mixing softened cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning, which can be adjusted for preferred spiciness. The base is spread evenly in a shallow dish, then topped with fresh shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes for crunch and juiciness. Additional toppings including black olives, jalapeño slices, corn, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese add texture and variety of flavors, from salty to spicy to mild sweetness.
The dip is best served freshly assembled at a gathering alongside tortilla chips for dipping, allowing each bite to combine the creamy spiced layer with fresh and savory toppings. This makes it suitable for parties or casual snacks.
You can prepare the dip base in advance and chill it, while keeping toppings separate until serving. This helps to preserve the freshness of the vegetables and the texture of the cheese.
Ingredients
Dip
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (plus more to taste)
Toppings
- 1 ½ cup lettuce shredded
- 1 cup tomato diced
- ¼ cup black olives drained, canned sliced
- ¼ cup jalapeño sliced or diced
- ⅓ cup corn drained, canned
- ⅓ cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning together in a mixing bowl. Add more taco seasoning to taste, up to 1 tablespoon more.
- Spread the dip base into a shallow dish, like a pie plate, in an even layer.
- Top the dip with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, jalapeno, corn, black beans, and cheese. Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Prepare the creamy dip base ahead and refrigerate, covering well to maintain freshness.
- Keep toppings stored separately in the fridge until ready to assemble to maintain crispness and color.
- Assemble just before serving to combine creamy base with fresh toppings and avoid sogginess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2186IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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