Description
This Layered Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any gathering. Creamy, tangy, and with a hint of spice, it’s a versatile dip that pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Layering:
- 1 cup salsa (chunky preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well blended.
- Layering: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish. Spoon salsa on top and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, use hot salsa or add chopped jalapeños.
- This dip can be made a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- To make it lighter, use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
