Taco Dip

5 from 1 vote

This easy Taco Dip recipe features a layer of cream cheese and sour cream mixed with taco seasoning topped with all the best classic taco toppings. A quick, no bake dip recipe perfect for any party, potluck, or cookout!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Dip, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

1 8 ounce block cream cheese room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
2 cup lettuce shredded
1 roma tomato diced
2 green onions sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Serving

corn or tortilla chips

Instructions

Use a hand mixer to combine the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Add in the chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic and onion powders. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Spread the dip out into a square baking dish or pie dish.
Top with the grated cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, green onion and cilantro.
Serve with corn or tortilla chips or store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Cream Cheese: Use regular cream cheese or reduced fat cream cheese.
Sour Cream: Helps to create the texture needed to scoop the dip with tortilla chips. Substitute with plain greek yogurt for a lighter dip.
Taco Seasoning: Use a store-bought taco seasoning or our homemade taco seasoning blend included in the recipe card below.
Toppings: Use your favorite taco toppings. Some ideas include grated cheddar cheese, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, black olives, red onions, pickled jalapeño, and sliced radishes.
Store: Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days with the toppings. Store the dip without the toppings for up to 5 days.
Make Ahead: Prep it ahead of time by making the dip with the cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Spread this out in the dish, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Prep all the toppings a day in advance or prepare them just before serving. Store the toppings separately in the refrigerator to keep all the veggies fresh and crisp. Add toppings when you're ready to set the dip out to serve.

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