Quick and Easy Taco Dip

Quick and Easy Taco Dip

Quick and Easy Taco Dip starts with a creamy and zesty dip base, then topped with fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, and cheddar cheese. This dip is irresistible, so fast to make, and perfect for any party!

What You’ll Love About Quick and Easy Taco Dip:

  • A great dip for everyone! Keto, gluten-free, kid and adult friendly
  • Simple to make in 15-minutes
  • Easy to customize with your favorite toppings
  • Make ahead for a party
  • Delicious taco flavors you can’t resist

It is not a party without some kind of taco dip and this Quick and Easy Taco Dip recipe will be a favorite you’ll visit often.

This dip has incredible flavor and you only need a few ingredients. It comes together super fast and no baking or resting time in the refrigerator. Whip it up in 15-minutes or less and enjoy it right away. Whoot whoot!

You’ll find plenty of dip recipes here on the site. One of our staples is Cowboy Caviar. It’s fresh and always a hit especially in the summer.

If you want something hot, bubbly, and cheesy, you have to try my Hot Bean Dip. Another simple recipe that has been a standing favorite among our friend group for almost two decades!

Simple Ingredients:

Ingredients for Quick and Easy Taco Dip. Sour cream, cream cheese, salsa, taco seasoning, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, lettuce, jalapeno, black olives.
  • Cream cheese foundation- Cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, and salsa. The will be the first layer you build your toppings on.
  • Toppings- Lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, and cheddar cheese.

Substitutions and Add-Ins:

  • Beans- Add a layer of refried beans to bulk up the dip. Spread the beans down before you layer with the cream cheese and sour cream mixture.
  • Meat- Add taco meat like ground beef, chicken, or turkey.
  • Toppings- Other toppings that work well are green onions, guacamole, or pico de gallo.
  • Cheese- More cheese options include Mexican cheese blend, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack.

How To Make Quick and Easy Taco Dip:

See full instructions in recipe card below

Step One. Use a hand mixer to combine cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, and salsa until smooth. You will still see some chunks of tomatoes from the salsa.

Step Two. Spread mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a small 8Ă—8 dish or round pie dish. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives and cheese. Serve right away with your favorite tortilla chips, or place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Quick and easy taco dip scooped with a chip

Tips:

  • đź’ˇCream cheese- Make sure cream cheese is super soft before you combine it with the sour cream. I like to turn the oven on to warm and place the cream cheese at the back of the stovetop to slowly soften. You can also remove the foil wrapper and place the cream cheese block in the microwave for a few seconds.
  • đź’ˇFor a firmer, cold dip- Place assembled dip in the refrigerator for at least 1-hour prior to serving. This will chill the ingredients and firm up the cream cheese mixture.

Common Questions:

đź—¨Can I make this dip recipe hot?

I have not tested this. The fresh toppings might wilt and get soggy if the bottom layer is hot. Try my hot bean dip for a warm and delicious dip recipe.

đź—¨Can I make this a day in advance?

Yes, however, I would only make the cream cheese layer and add the toppings just before serving.

đź—¨What can I use in place of tortilla chips for dipping?

This dip is super tasty with fresh veggies like celery, carrots, or mini bell peppers. You could also set out pretzels or pita chips.

đź—¨Is this dip recipe keto friendly?

Yes! This dip is considered keto and low-carb friendly.

Easy taco dip plated with tortilla chips.

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Quick and Easy Taco Dip

Quick and Easy Taco Dip starts with a creamy and zesty dip base, then topped with fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives and cheddar cheese. This dip is irresistible, so fast to make, and perfect for any party!
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Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 359kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 8Ă—8 inch square dish or round pie dish

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup prepared salsa
  • 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning I use low-sodium and gluten-free
  • 3/4 cup chopped lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp finely diced jalapenos
  • 1 (2.25) ounce sliced black olives
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In a medium size mixing bowl use a hand mixer to combine 8 oz sour cream, 8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, and 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning until smooth and creamy. There will still be some small chunks from the salsa.
  • Spread sour cream/cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of your dish. Layer with toppings starting with 3/4 cup lettuce, 1 cup tomatoes, 2 tbsp jalapenos, 1 can black olives, and final layer with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Serve right away or place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Tips:
 
  • Cream cheese- Make sure cream cheese is super soft before you combine it with the sour cream. I like to turn the oven on to warm and place the cream cheese at the back of the stovetop to slowly soften. You can also remove the foil wrapper and place the cream cheese block in the microwave for a few seconds.
  • For a firmer, cold dip- Place assembled dip in the refrigerator for at least 1-hour prior to serving. This will chill the ingredients and firm up the cream cheese mixture.
 
Substitutions and Add-Ins:
 
  • Beans- Add a layer of refried beans to bulk up the dip. Spread the beans down before you layer with the cream cheese and sour cream mixture.
  • Meat- Add taco meat like ground beef, chicken, or turkey.
  • Toppings- Other toppings that work well are green onions, guacamole, or pico de gallo.
  • Cheese- More cheese options include Mexican cheese blend, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack.
 
Common Questions:
 
Can I make this dip recipe hot?
I have not tested this. The fresh toppings might wilt and get soggy if the bottom layer is hot. Try my hot bean dip for a warm and delicious dip recipe.
Can I make this a day in advance?
Yes, however, I would only make the cream cheese layer and add the toppings just before serving.
What can I use in place of tortilla chips for dipping?
This dip is super tasty with fresh veggies like celery, carrots, or mini bell peppers. You could also set out pretzels or pita chips.
Is this dip recipe keto friendly?
Yes! This dip is considered keto and low-carb friendly.
 
Nutritional facts do not include the chips.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1937IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1mg

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