Description
A quick and easy taco dip with a creamy base, seasoned with taco spices and topped with fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Perfect for any occasion, especially game day.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese (softened)
Sour Cream
Taco Seasoning
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Salsa
Shredded Lettuce
Chopped Tomatoes
Diced Bell Pepper
Black Olives
Avocado or Guacamole
Scallions or Red Onions
Cilantro
Lime Juice
Instructions
- Mix the softened cream cheese with sour cream and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer for a smooth and well-combined texture.
- Spread the mixture into a small dish or pie plate.
- Chill the dip in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Before serving, top the dip with shredded cheddar cheese and any other preferred toppings like salsa, chopped tomatoes, and avocado.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead of time, but wait to add the fresh toppings until just before serving.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños, hot sauce, or a spicy cheese blend.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based cream cheese and sour cream alternatives.
- This dip is best stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
