Layered Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip Recipe
This Layered Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer combining smooth cream cheese mixed with sour cream and taco seasoning, layered with fresh salsa and topped with melted Mexican blend cheese. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, it offers a delightful blend of textures and zesty flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 8 oz brick style cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning
Salsa Layer
- 1 1/2 cups thick salsa
Topping
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Combine Cream Cheese Mixture: Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning to a medium-sized bowl.
- Beat Ingredients: Use a handheld electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and other ingredients together until smooth and uniform, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Transfer the cream cheese mixture to the bottom of a 9-inch round or square baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Chill if Needed: If the cream cheese was very soft (easily pressing a finger through it), refrigerate the first layer for 30 minutes before adding salsa. If still firm, proceed immediately.
- Prepare Salsa: If your salsa is thin or liquidy, strain it through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl to remove excess liquid.
- Layer Salsa: Spread the drained or chunky salsa in an even layer on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Add Cheese Topping: Evenly spread the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the salsa layer.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately if desired, or refrigerate the assembled dip for 30 minutes for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use thick salsa or strain thin salsa to avoid a watery dip.
- Softening cream cheese to room temperature ensures easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Chilling the first layer helps it set for cleaner layering.
- This dip pairs well with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or crackers.
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños in the salsa layer.
Keywords: Layered dip, cream cheese dip, salsa dip, party appetizer, Mexican dip
