This Easy Taco Dip is a super simple dip that’s loaded with flavor and is a guaranteed hit at any cookout this summer. Made with a cream cheese and sour cream base and then topped off with classic taco toppings, everyone is going to love this easy dip!
I don’t know why I always hesitate to share the easy recipes. The hand-scrawled, crinkled and well-used ones that are tucked in the front of my recipe box, but that don’t even really need even reference anymore because I’ve made them so many times and know them so well that I have them committed to my memory.
Recently I’ve gotten better about it, I’ve shared my simple Texas caviar, my almost-too-easy pulled chicken, and my favorite macaroni salad that I can pretty much make with my eyes closed at this point.
This incredibly easy taco dip recipe is one such recipe, and I was especially hesitant to share it because it almost seems ridiculously simple.
But, it’s also a favorite recipe in my house and I’ve been making this taco dip by request for every single party and get together for at least the past decade.
Taco dip is made with a classic cream cheese/sour cream base, is seasoned with taco seasoning (you can use a storebought packet or make your own taco seasoning), and is topped with all of your favorite taco toppings.
Crisp shredded lettuce, hot jalapeños, shredded Mexican cheese and juicy Roma tomatoes always make an appearance on mine, but I’ve heard of people adding everything from scallions to carrots (?!) to theirs.
That’s another thing to love about this taco dip recipe… it’s so versatile. Since I can’t stand olives and Zach feels the same about tomatoes, usually we make this recipe with a line down the center of it–olives on his half and tomatoes on mine.
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Easy Taco Dip
This Easy Taco Dip is a super simple dip that’s loaded with flavor and is a guaranteed hit at any cookout this summer. Made with a cream cheese and sour cream base and then topped off with classic taco toppings, everyone is going to love this easy dip!
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 10
Serving Size: 1 serving (excludes corn chips)
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving (excludes corn chips), calories 415 kcal
Ingredients:
- 16 oz brick-style cream cheese (softened to room temperature (455g))
- 2 cups sour cream ((450g))
- 4 Tablespoons taco seasoning ((this is a 1 oz packet of premade taco seasoning or you can use your favorite homemade recipe) (30g))
- 1 cup finely chopped lettuce
- 4 Roma tomatoes (seeds removed, chopped into small pieces)
- ½ cup sliced olives ((65g))
- sliced jalapenos, pickled or fresh (for topping, optional)
- 1 ¼ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar or mexican cheese ((145g))
- Corn chips (for serving)
Instruction:
- Combine softened cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl and stir together until creamed and well-combined (I like to use my electric mixer just to make sure there are no lumps).
- Add taco seasoning and stir well.
- Spread mixture evenly into a 9-10″ pie dish.
- Top mixture with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, olives, jalapenos (if using) and finally evenly sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Taco dip can be served immediately or can be covered and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
5 Minute Taco Dip
Taco dip is a quick and easy 5-minute dip with a rich & creamy taco-seasoned base piled high with our favorite taco toppings.
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 120 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
- iceberg lettuce
- shredded cheddar
- diced tomatoes
- jalapenos
- sliced black olives
- green onions (or red onions)
Instruction:
- Mix cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium until fluffy.
- Add sour cream and taco seasoning. Mix to combine.
- Spread into a dish (any size, I used a 10″ dish).
- Top with desired toppings and serve.
Taco Dip
This super easy taco dip is creamy, fresh, and full of taco flavor! It’s the perfect last-minute dip for your Super Bowl party, or upcoming taco night.
Prep: 20min
Total: 20min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Nutrition Facts: calories 394 Calories, Fat 35 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 602 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 9 g
Ingredients:
- 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1/4 c. pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp. taco seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- 2 c. shredded lettuce
- 1/2 c. shredded cheddar
- 1/2 c. shredded Monterey jack
- 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 white onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 c. sliced black olives
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instruction:
- In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, lime juice, taco seasoning, and garlic powder, and season with salt. Transfer mixture to a large serving dish.
- Garnish dip with toppings and serve with chips.
How to Make Taco Dip
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