Indulge in the irresistible and easy-to-make Taco Dip made with rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and zesty taco seasoning that will be a crowd-pleaser at any party or gathering.
With just 3 ingredients, this dip will quickly become one of your favorites. Add your favorite toppings to customize it to your liking.
This crowd-pleasing munchie food is filled with familiar, comforting, and robust flavors. It's perfect for a Netflix movie night or on game day as an appetizer to share!
All you need is 3 ingredients, and in just 10 minutes, you can effortlessly whip up this easy dip!
About Taco Dip Recipe
An easy taco dip is one of those great recipes that you can whip up last minute. It's no-bake, no-cook, and no-fuss. Perfect for a last-minute party.
I'm warning you: this taco dip is so addicting that it'll disappear from your buffet table before the night's over. It goes great with chips and salsa too!
You can serve this homemade taco dip with tortilla chips, fresh-cut veggies, or crackers. You might want to double batch if your family and friends love to snack.
Ingredients
CREAM CHEESE - Regular cream cheese is the base for this recipe. For a fun twist, look for whipped cream cheese.
SOUR CREAM - adds tang to the dip. You can substitute it with Greek Yogurt if you like.
TACO SEASONING - Trader Joe's Mix is our favorite, but you can use any taco mix you like.
Taco Toppings
Pick and choose, mix, and match your favorite toppings.
- Avocado
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- cherry tomatoes
- Cilantro
- Lettuce - shredded Iceberg lettuce works great.
- Jalapeno peppers
- Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- green onions
- Olives. Both black olives and green olives work great.
- Green pepper
How To Make Taco Tip
- Soften the cream cheese. If necessary, use the microwave to speed up the process.
- Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer. Add sour cream and taco seasoning and continue to beat until well combined.
- Transfer into a serving bowl and add your favorite toppings.
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Recipe Success Tips
If you are making the dip the night before, hold off adding the iceberg lettuce. It doesn't stay crispy.
Add as many or as few toppings as you like. If you don't like too much heat, you'll want to use ½ a package of taco seasoning.
Adding the juice of half a lime adds a nice bit of tang.
If you want to reduce the calories in this dip. Swap use light cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese.
You can also substitute sour cream with Chobani Greek Yogurt. Unfortunately, I didn't have it on hand when I made this recipe, but I've used it quite a bit lately.
Chobani has a convenient squeezable Greek yogurt that is triple strained and, therefore, super thick and creamy, making it taste as good as sour cream. Best of all, it has about 75% less fat than regular sour cream.
Cheese. I strongly recommend using freshly shredded cheese. It's cheaper, and it doesn't have any of the fillers you'll typically find in store-bought pre-shredded cheeses.
Leftovers
If you have leftover Taco Dip, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. When you're ready to serve it again, you can stir it up and add any additional toppings you like.
Alternatively, you can also use the leftover dip as a spread for sandwiches or wraps or as a topping for baked potatoes or nachos.
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Taco Dip
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 package taco seasoning
Toppings
- ¼ cup iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese sharp
- ¼ cup Jack cheese
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup green olives
- ¼ cup green bell peppers
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer.
- Add sour cream, taco seasoning, and to the bowl and combine well with the mixer.
- Spread the mixture into a serving dish.
- Sprinkle the toppings evenly over the cream cheese dip. Serve and enjoy.
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Hi There, I’m Maike!
A German girl turned American sharing hundreds of easy, homemade comfort food recipes perfect for everyday cooking.
V
Sound so innovative!!
Maike
Thank you. Hope you'll enjoy it.