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Salsa Dip with Cream Cheese

5 minutes and 4 ingredients are all you need to make this zesty, creamy Salsa Dip with cream cheese.

Easy appetizer for a party, potluck, game day or holiday.

salsa dip in a scalloped white bowl

Do you ever mix together sour cream and salsa when you’re eating at a Mexican restaurant? I used to do this to dip my cheese quesadilla in all the time.

This dip is a take on that concept with the addition of cream cheese and some taco seasoning for some extra flavor.

Here are a few other Mexican inspired dip recipes that you may also enjoy:

Instructions

Step 1: Using a mixer, cream together the cream cheese and sour cream

Step 2: Mix in the taco seasoning

Step 3: Stir in the drained salsa

ingredients in a bowl

Step 4: Chill for at least an hour.

salsa dip on a platter of chips

Tips and Tricks

Strain the salsa

Drain the salsa through a fine mesh strainer before adding to the dip. This will keep the dip from getting too runny.

Taco seasoning

You can use store bought or make your own. For reference, a standard “packet” of taco seasoning from the store contains around 2 TBSP so you’ll need a half “packet” for this recipe.

Make ahead

This is a great make ahead recipe as the flavors will develop more as the dip sits and chills in the fridge.

Recipe FAQs

What type of salsa to use?

Any type of thick or chunky salsa will work for this recipe. You can use mild, medium or hot depending on your spice level preference. Or you can make your own salsa.

How long will this salsa dip with cream cheese keep?

This should last 3 – 4 days in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.

What goes with salsa dip?

Tortilla chips are the natural pairing, but you could serve this with lots of dippers including crackers or veggies.

chip dipped into a bowl of salsa dip
white bowl of salsa dip

Salsa Dip with Cream Cheese

Darlene Kratz
5 minutes and 4 ingredients are all you need to make this zesty, creamy Salsa Dip.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2/3 cup chunky salsa, drained
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • cilantro to garnish, optional
  • additional salsa as a topping, optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the cream cheese and sour cream using a mixer
  • Mix in the taco seasoning until incorporated
  • Add in the drained salsa and stir to combine

Notes

Be sure to drain the salsa through a fine mesh strainer to ensure the dip doesn’t get too runny

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal
Keyword salsa dip
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