Description
This creamy taco dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that layers a flavorful blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa with fresh vegetables and shredded cheddar cheese. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual snacking, this dip combines classic taco flavors in a creamy and colorful presentation that pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (adjust to taste)
Layers
- 1½ cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup canned sliced black olives, drained
- ¼ cup sliced or diced jalapeños
- â…“ cup canned corn, drained
- â…“ cup canned black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dip base: In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy and flavorful base.
- Spread in serving dish: Evenly spread the dip base in a shallow serving dish to create the foundation for your layered dip.
- Add the layers: Layer shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, jalapeños, corn, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dip base in the serving dish.
- Chill the dip: Refrigerate the assembled taco dip for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to set properly.
- Serve: Serve the creamy taco dip chilled alongside tortilla chips or veggie sticks for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to control the spice level.
- For extra creaminess, use full-fat sour cream and cream cheese.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead to let flavors deepen.
- Use fresh vegetables if preferred instead of canned for a crisper texture.
- Keep the dip chilled until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
