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)

Room Temperature Cream Cheese 🧈
Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free dip without overworking the ingredients.
Balance Salsa Moisture 💧
Drain excess liquid from your salsa using a fine mesh strainer for 5 minutes to prevent a watery dip that separates during serving.
Toast Taco Seasoning First 🔥
Bloom the taco seasoning in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding to intensify its flavors and eliminate any raw spice taste.
Fold Rather Than Mix 🔄
Gently fold ingredients together with a spatula instead of stirring to maintain a light, creamy texture and prevent the dip from becoming dense and pasty.
Warm Before Serving 🌡️
Heat the dip to 160°F in a slow cooker or gentle oven for 20 minutes before serving to achieve the perfect consistency and allow flavors to meld beautifully.