5 from 15 votes
Layered Taco Dip Recipe
This layered taco dip combines a creamy base of cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning topped with fresh salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, and optional crisp vegetables like lettuce and scallions. The smooth creaminess paired with zesty salsa and melty cheese creates a balance of textures and flavors ideal for dipping with tortilla chips. Chilling the dip before serving allows the layers to set and flavors to meld, making it a practical choice for casual gatherings or snack times.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
212 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened (I use ⅓ less fat)
- 16 ounces sour cream I use light
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 ounces salsa
- Optional toppings:
- lettuce
- scallions
- olive
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning pack together in a bowl. You can just use a fork or you can use a hand mixer.
- Spread mixture into a 9 x 12 dish
- Spread a layer of salsa over top
- Sprinkle cheese in top of salsa
- Add any other optional toppings that you prefer.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips
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Notes
- To vary texture, add a bottom layer of refried beans or seasoned ground taco meat before the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with shredded lettuce, sliced scallions, olives, or diced fresh tomatoes for added freshness and crunch.
- Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the layers to firm for easier dipping.
Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Potassium
239mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
940IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
2.4mg
(3%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 940IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.