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Creamy Taco Dip Recipe

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4.7 from 51 reviews

This creamy taco dip is a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for parties and casual gatherings. Combining smooth cream cheese, tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, and homemade taco seasoning, it offers a deliciously rich and spicy bite accented with fresh garnishes like olives, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Serve chilled with crunchy tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 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 leaves

Serving

  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and homemade taco seasoning.
  2. Blend Until Creamy: Using an electric hand mixer, blend the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the seasoning and salsa are fully incorporated.
  3. Transfer to Serving Bowl: Spoon the blended dip into a serving bowl, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon for an attractive presentation.
  4. Garnish the Dip: Top the dip with sliced olives, diced tomatoes, chopped green onion, and fresh cilantro to add color, texture, and fresh flavor.
  5. Serve with Chips: Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For a spicier dip, add a few dashes of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
  • Homemade taco seasoning typically includes chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Let the dip chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
  • This dip can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Use fat-free or reduced-fat sour cream and cream cheese for a lighter version.
  • Perfect for parties, game days, or as a tasty snack.

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