Ready in just 5 minutes, taco dip is the perfect snack for game day.
This no-bake dip has a taco-seasoned cheesy layer topped with your favorite taco toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese!
A Party Dip in Minutes
- This taco dip recipe is really easy to make and needs just three ingredients plus any toppings you’d like.
- It’s ready in about 5 minutes, and everyone loves it!
- Prepare this dip ahead of time and add the topings just before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or even vegetables for dipping.
Ingredients for Taco Dip
- Cream Cheese: Use softened cream cheese, so it mixes smoothly. Cream cheese can be softened in themicrowave at 60% power for about 40 seconds or until soft.
- Sour Cream: Sour cream adds just the right texture and a bit of tang. Plain Greek yogurt or reduced-fat sour works well in this recipe.
- Taco Seasoning: Either a store-bought packet or homemade taco seasoning works here.
Topping Suggestions
In additoin to cheddar cheese, add your favorite toppings. Anything you like on ground beef tacos is great on this dip.
- Fresh – salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, diced bell pepper
- Creamy – black olives, cheddar cheese, avocado, guacamole
- Bold – scallions or red onions, cilantro, lime juice
How to Make Taco Dip
- Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning (as per the recipe below).
- Spread into a small dish or a pie plate and chill.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and your favorite toppings.
Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Pro Dip Tips
- Use a hand mixer to the dip soft and scoopable so it doesn’t break your chips.
- Make up to 2 days ahead and chill. Top just before serving.
- Make individual servings in mini bowls or cups (with a spoon if needed).
- Serve taco dip with tortilla chips, baked tortillas, pita bread, crackers, or even fresh vegetables!
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5 Minute Taco Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet, or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium until fluffy. Add sour cream and taco seasoning and mix until well incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture into a serving dish or a pie plate.
- Top with desired toppings and serve.
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Notes
- Choose your favorite toppings. I love iceberg lettuce, shredded cheddar, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, sliced black olives, green onions
- Soften cream cheese before mixing (this can be done in the microwave at 60% power for about 40 seconds or until soft).
- If time allows, make ahead and chill to allow the flavors to blend.
- Reduced fat products do work well in this recipe.
- To make sure your cream cheese is perfectly dippable and scoopable beat the cream cheese with a mixer until light and fluffy.
- A layer of refried beans and salsa can be added to this recipe if desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Dip, Party Food
Cuisine American, Mexican© SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
Looks Delicious it needs to be in the store
That’s so sweet of you! Thanks Elaim!
I use Fiesta Ranch seasoning packet instead of taco seasoning. So delicious
Mmmm, that sounds yummy Mara! Great idea.
looks like yummy recipes…i’m always looking for…especially any holiday!!!
I hope you love it when you try it Dee!
I love taco dip and have made it for years. I lived in the states for 20 years and then moved back to Sweden where nobody had ever tasted that dip! Big hit!! ❤️
I sometimes substitute the cream cheese for the other soft cheeses that have herbs or garlic in them.and mix those with the sour cream and Taco seasoning. Also very good outcome!
Always remember to pat dry your shredded lettuce after washing it though so u don’t get water in your dip… Just a little tip..
Thank you for sharing Karin!
Sounds yummy. What size pan did you use? It was cut off up there and couldn’t see it :) Thank you.
Thank you for letting me know, I’ve updated the recipe. I use a 10″ dish for this recipe.
Cannot wait to try this! I made up your recipe for the homemade taco seasoning. How many tablespoons would i add to this taco dip?
I use 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning.
Made this for a party last night. Everyone loved it. There were several other dips. This was the only one completely gone by end of party. (And way BEFORE the end of party. Also, it was very easy to make. Note: I don’t think this was mentioned in recipe but I let the cream cheese sit out for a while to soften before I used mixer on it.
Great tip Samantha. Glad this was such a hit at the party!
Every time I prepare a taco dip and put shredded lettuce on top the lettuce usually get soggy by the time its served. Anyone ever experienced this problem? Suggestions?!
To keep it extra crisp,I would suggest washing your lettuce and wrapping it in paper towels. Keep it in a freezer bag in the refrigerator. Chop the lettuce and place on top of the dip right before serving.
Thank you Sharon!
This dip sounds SO easy and delicious! Love all the toppings you listed in the recipe!
Enjoy Elena!!
Delicious. ..
Thank you Raymond!
I’m not a big fan of olives, but I like everything else in this dip. Perfect for a gameday party!
What a great game day appetizer, thanks for sharing this recipe. I appreciate the homemade taco seasoning reference, I’m going to try that.
5 min recipe is amazing! I like when I can make something delicious like this in no time.
I hope you enjoy it!
I love simple dips like this for entertaining. This is a great recipe for a superbowl party. Thanks for sharing.
Crazy easy is an understatement! This looks amazing. Taco anything is right up my alley. Oh, and thanks for the tip on whipping the cream cheese. I’ll have to try that!
Enjoy Becky!!
Looks and sounds fabulous! Love the photo too!
Thanks Paige!
5 minutes for taco dip?! Heck yes!! This looks so good! My hubby would love this so I’m bookmarking this for later!
Enjoy Dominique! :)
Been making this for years with one addition. I put salsa either all over, or maybe just over half, depending on the guests eating. An 8 oz jar works well. This goes on top of the cream cheese/sour cream layer. Under all the veges.
Great addition,thanks for sharing!
It really looks yummy!