Simple baked taco dip only requires 5 ingredients to make and is ready in no time! It’s cheesy, creamy, and screaming to be dipped with your favorite tortilla chips!
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Why you’ll love this recipe:
Traditional taco dips usually include some kind of meat (most of the time ground beef) but what I love most about this easy taco dip is how budget friendly it is! Leaving the meat out makes this dip super cheap and perfect to serve to a crowd.
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Ingredients you’ll need:
- Softened cream cheese
- Taco seasoning
- Diced green chilis
- Salsa
- Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
Am I claiming this is authentic Mexican food? Absolutely not!! I know I’m not the only one who grew up on these “white trash” dips with cream cheese and although they aren’t very fancy, they are super nostalgic for me!
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How to make the best taco dip:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and taco seasoning. Once mixed, spread into an even layer on the bottom of your baking dish.
- Spread a layer of diced green chilis on top of the cream cheese, then do the same with the salsa.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
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This dip is so easy to make, you barely even need a recipe! It’s as simple as layering everything up, baking until bubbly and enjoying with your favorite tortilla chips!
My top tips:
- Use softened cream cheese! It’s much easier to mix the cream cheese and taco seasoning together when your cream cheese is softened.
- Adjust the spiciness of this dip by using a hot salsa! I usually stick to mild salsa cause I’m a wimp but if spicy is your thing, go for it!
- You can assemble this dip in nearly in nearly any oven safe baking dish. I used a 2 quart baking dish but had lots of extra room so just use what you have!
- Make this dip your own! If you want to add a layer of refried beans that would be delicious too!
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Baked Taco Dip
Equipment
- oven-safe baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block softened cream cheese
- 1/2 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilis
- 1 (16 oz) jar mild salsa
- 2 cups shredded mexican blend or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and taco seasoning. Once mixed, spread into an even layer on the bottom of your baking dish.
- Spread a layer of diced green chilis on top of the cream cheese, then do the same with the salsa.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 25 minutes.
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