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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
Cream Cheese Salsa Dip is one of the easiest dips you can make! It’s only got 2 simple ingredients, takes 5 minutes to whip up, and tastes so good!
Serve this delicious cream cheese dip with tortilla chips or Baked Pita Chips. It pairs really well with other Mexican-inspired appetizers, like Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Nachos Supreme, and the Best Guacamole.
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Why You’ll Love This Cream Cheese Salsa Dip Recipe
Only 2 Ingredients – Pick your favorite salsa and combine with cream cheese.
Super Quick – It only takes a quick 5 minutes to whip up, and although it’s best when chilled, it’s not required.
Control the Heat Level – You control the level of spicy by choosing your favorite salsa.
Kid Approved – My kids LOVE this easy cream cheese salsa dip and I bet your family will too!
Ingredients For Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
When there are only 2 ingredients in a recipe, quality really matters. Splurge on name brand, high quality if you can.
- Cream Cheese – Get the full fat, brick style cream cheese. It will give you the creamiest consistency.
- Salsa – Anything goes! Name your favorite salsa (Pace Picante is an old standby favorite) and select the heat level. The cream cheese is cooling, so you can go for a spicier salsa if you like. Or, make your own Restaurant Style Salsa!
- Garnish – This is totally optional, but the pink hue created by mixing the cream cheese and salsa dip really benefits from the contrast of some chopped cilantro or sliced green onions.
How To Make Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
Be sure to check the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions.
As easy appetizers go, this one is about as simple as they come!
- Drop the cream cheese and salsa into the bowl of your food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Chill for about an hour, then serve with tortilla chips.
Serving Suggestions
As it chills, the dip will thicken making it great for dipping some nice, thick tortilla chips.
It’s also great as a topping for tacos, burritos and salads, or as a dip for quesadillas. Just add a little more salsa or a splash of milk for a thinner consistency.
Optional Variations
This creamy dip is absolutely delicious as is, but as a base recipe there are plenty of ways to add even more flavor.
- Spicy – To really bring the heat, add a chopped jalapeno to the mix.
- Garlic – Really bring the flavor by adding a clove or two of fresh garlic, or a teaspoon, or garlic powder.
- Taco Seasoning – A tablespoon of taco seasoning goes a long way to adding a ton of flavor.
- Lime – Add a burst of freshness with some fresh squeezed lime juice.
- Cheese – Stir in a ½ cup more of freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (do this by hand, not in the food processor).
Expert Tips
- Make this dip up to 2 days in advance. Store, tightly covered, in the fridge.
- Leftovers will last up to 3-4 days. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For best results, let your cream cheese sit out for 30 minutes prior to mixing.
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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
Cream Cheese Salsa Dip is easy and delicious – no one will suspect that it only has 2 simple ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese full fat, block style
- 1 ½ cups salsa any heat level
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve with tortilla chips. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Tips
- Make this dip up to 2 days in advance. Store, tightly covered, in the fridge.
- Leftovers will last up to 3-4 days. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For best results, let your cream cheese sit out for 30 minutes prior to mixing.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 545mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
