Creamy Layer Taco Dip is a perfect last-minute snack or appetizer for a party or cozy night at home. Customizable and ready in 20 minutes!
This easy, rich Taco Dip is the perfect Appetizer Recipe to serve at a Superbowl party or family get-together. If you’re hosting a big group, put it out with other delicious appetizers like Buffalo Wings and Cheesy Bread.
Sabrina’s Creamy Layer Taco Dip Recipe
This easy Creamy Layer Taco Dip is made with sour cream and cream cheese layers, taco meat, and salsa. Then has lettuce, cheese, and olives on top of it. The sour cream and cream cheese layer give the dip a wonderful, velvety, creamy consistency that you won’t be able to get enough of. The creamy base and cheesy topping perfectly balance the savory taste of the veggies and meat for the perfect combo.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (about 1 packet)
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 2 vine tomatoes , chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion , finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives , sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix until smooth.
- Spread in serving dish.
- Add ground beef to a skillet on medium-high heat, breaking it apart until well browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain fat, whisk together water and taco seasoning in a small cup then add it to your skillet.
- Add in salsa and stir, cooking for 5-6 minutes until thickened.
- Let beef cool away from the stovetop (if you leave it on the hot stovetop it won't cool as much) for 5 minutes, then layer over the sour cream mixture.
- Layer lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onion (if you dislike raw onions, cook them with the beef), and olives.
- Serve with chips.
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About this Recipe
Instead of using taco seasoning packets from the store, you can make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning. It turns out extra flavorful with the fresh mixture. Then the seasoned ground beef is mixed with Tomato Salsa, which you could also make fresh, for even more savory Mexican flavor.
Chef’s Note
All together, the simple ingredients make the perfect appetizer to serve with tortilla chips. Even though there are several layers, the Creamy Layer Taco Dip isn’t too thick, so you should be able to scoop up all the way to the creamy base and get all the layers in each bite.
How to Serve and Store
- Serve: Don’t leave Creamy Layer Taco Dip at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Store: Covered in plastic wrap or sealed in an airtight container the dip will stay good in the refrigerator for 1 week.
- Freeze: Due to the mayonnaise-based layer, the dip won’t keep well in the freezer. It’s better just to make it fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Try adding some different vegetables like green onions, green bell pepper, or corn. You can also use cilantro or fresh chives to garnish the dip.
Along with the shredded cheddar cheese you can add different kinds of cheese like Mexican blend cheese, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, cotija, or Swiss cheese.
Try adding a bean layer to the Taco Dip. Refried beans, black beans, or pinto beans could all make great additions.
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