Loaded with all of your favorite taco toppings, this creamy taco flavored dip is perfect for dipping with tortilla chips. We love this appetizer for parties and get togethers.
We have a few Mexican style dips that make for great appetizers, or sides for Mexican meals. If we don’t make Taco Dip, it’s usually Cream Cheese Bean Dip or Queso.
Dip made in 5 minutes!
Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot easier with this quick and delectable dip (we have so many favorites like our 7 Layer Bean Dip and Queso Blanco). It has all the flavors and ingredients of tacos but in dip form. It’s a great dip for sharing with friends which means it’s great to bring to parties or a game day dinner!
You know what else is great about taco dip? It’s also a no-bake recipe which makes it even more simple. Yes, please! You can throw this recipe together in 5 minutes. I like to keep all of these ingredients on hand so when I have friends or family show up unexpectedly, I can make this in no time.
Just grab your favorite chips and start dipping! What are you favorite brand of tortilla chips? Comment below! I’m always looking for a good tortilla chip brand.
How to Make Taco Dip
Remember how I said this can be made in 5 minutes? I love a good quick easy recipe. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning. Spread the mixture in a 9 inch serving dish. Then top it with:
- lettuce
- cheese
- tomatoes
- bell peppers
- olives
- And any other toppings (avocado, green onions, cilantro, etc)
It’s that simple!
Favorite Toppings + BEST ITEMS TO DIP
The possibilities are almost endless when it comes to toppings for taco dip! It doesn’t end with the ingredients in this recipe. You could also try these suggestions to change things up.
- black beans
- refried beans
- different kinds of cheese
- scallions
- jalapeños
- avocado
We hope you love this taco dip as much as we do!
Best items to dip:
- tortilla chips, Fritos
- pita chips
- tortillas
- carrots or celery sticks
STORING TIPS
Can you make taco dip ahead of time? Mix the cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning together. Keep this mixture in the fridge the night before you need to serve it. Prepare the rest of the ingredients and keep them separate and in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble the dip and serve.
How long can it sit out? Make sure your taco dip doesn’t sit out on the counter for more than 2 hours. Keep it covered in the fridge if you want to eat some later in the day. It will last in the fridge for 3-4 days.
For more favorite dips, check out:
Taco Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 16 oz light sour cream
- 1.25 oz taco seasoning mix
- 1/4 head iceberg lettuce rinse, drained, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 3 tomatoes chopped
- 2.25 oz black olives drained
Instructions
- Mix together cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning. Spread mixture in a 9-inch (or a little larger) serving dish. Top the mixture with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, bell pepper and black olives. Enjoy with tortilla chips or pita chips.
my friends and family always request this recipe at every get together we have! i always add a small jar of salsa on top of the sour cream/cream cheese layer. it really takes it over the top! yum!
That sounds perfect!! I am glad it is a hit! Thank you!
This is my favorite thing to snack on! I could eat the whole thing! It is so easy to make & tastes so good! We’ll be having this on New Year’s!
I was a little leary about how the cream cheese and taco seasoning would pair, but my faMily ate it all! We Will be making it again.
We are having this while we watch our football bowl game. So good!
Adding to my must make list! Delicious
My family just cant get enough of this delicious dip!!
I’m ready to dig in! This is always a hit at parties and the first dip to disappear!
I am always ready to dig in, too! Thanks so much!
So tasty and delicious!
My family loves this Dip! We are so excited to use it for our New Years Party!! Thanks so much!
A quick and easy appetizer that comes Together in no time. Ingredients are always on hand. So enjoy recipes that take no effort. Sure to ehjoy this yummy recipe!
I love that this only takes 5 minutes to make. This recipe is always a hit and does not last long. I literally have to double the recipe! So good!
This is one of my family’s favorite appetizers!! It’s a hit with everyone & gone in minutes! It’s very easy to put together& you can add all your favorite toppings!