Name: Salsa and Cream Cheese Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces Cream cheese; 1 cup Sour cream; 1.5 teaspoons Taco seasoning; 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese; 1.5 cups Thick salsa; 1 Green onion

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Salsa and Cream Cheese Dip

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Ingredients

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Salsa and Cream Cheese Dip

8 ounces Cream cheesesoftened to room temperature

1 cup Sour cream

1 ½ teaspoons Taco seasoning

2 cups Monterey Jack cheeseShredded

1 ½ cups Thick salsa

1 Green onionwhite and green parts chopped

Instructions

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Instructions

Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning to a medium bowl.

Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese mixture together until smooth.

Drain the salsa of excess liquid.

Gently stir the salsa into the cream cheese mixture.

Transfer the mixture 9 inch baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

Top with a layer of shredded cheese and garnish with chopped green onions.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soften Cream Cheese First 🧈
Leave cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a completely smooth, lump-free dip without overworking the ingredients.
Toast the Taco Seasoning 🌶️
Bloom the taco seasoning in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes before adding to the dip to intensify the spices and eliminate any raw powder taste.
Drain Your Salsa 🥫
Strain thick salsa through a fine mesh sieve for 5 minutes to remove excess liquid, preventing a watery dip that won't hold tortilla chip weight.
Layer for Better Distribution 🎯
Mix cream cheese and sour cream first, then gently fold in salsa and cheese last to maintain distinct flavors and prevent the salsa from breaking down.
Garnish Right Before Serving 🧅
Add sliced green onions as a fresh topping just before serving rather than mixing in, so they stay vibrant and don't wilt or discolor from the warm dip.