Description
This Layered Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties and casual gatherings. Combining smooth cream cheese, zesty salsa, sharp cheddar, and optional toppings like black olives, green onions, and cilantro, this no-cook dip is easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or spicy)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced green onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
For Serving
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the cream cheese: Spread the smooth cream cheese evenly at the bottom of a serving dish to create the base layer of the dip.
- Add the salsa layer: Spoon the salsa over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
- Add the cheese and toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the salsa. Then add sliced black olives, diced green onions, and chopped cilantro if desired, distributing them evenly.
- Chill the dip: Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve the dip chilled alongside tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Use your preferred salsa heat level: mild, medium, or spicy.
- Optional toppings add flavor and color but can be omitted or customized.
- Chilling time helps the dip set and flavors to combine, so try not to skip it.
- For a thicker dip, consider adding a bit of shredded cheese into the cream cheese layer before spreading.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
