Description
This creamy taco dip is a flavorful, easy-to-make appetizer perfect for any gathering. Combining rich cream cheese and sour cream with zesty salsa and homemade taco seasoning creates a smooth, delicious dip that’s sure to please any crowd. Garnished with fresh olives, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro, it pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or store-bought)
Garnish
- Sliced olives
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped green onion
- Fresh cilantro
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add 16 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sour cream, 1/3 cup of salsa, and 3 tablespoons of homemade or store-bought taco seasoning.
- Blend Until Smooth: Using an electric hand mixer, blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is creamy and well-combined, ensuring a smooth texture without lumps.
- Transfer to Serving Bowl: Spoon the creamy taco dip into a serving bowl, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Add Garnishes: Garnish the dip with sliced olives, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro to add color, texture, and fresh flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the dip immediately with tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy as a tasty appetizer or snack at your next gathering.
Notes
- For best results, soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure a creamy texture.
- You can adjust the quantity of taco seasoning based on your preferred level of spice.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- Try customizing the dip by adding shredded cheese or diced jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: taco dip, creamy dip, appetizer, Tex-Mex dip, party dip, snack, tortilla chips dip
