Description
This Layered Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for parties or gatherings. Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, this easy-to-make dip is sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Layering:
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well combined.
- Layering: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the bottom of a serving dish or pie plate. Top with salsa, spreading it gently to cover the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the salsa, followed by lettuce, chopped tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
- Chill: Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can make this dip up to a day in advance.
- For extra flavor, add a layer of guacamole or refried beans between the cream cheese and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
