Description
This easy salsa dip with cream cheese is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties or last-minute guests. With just 3 ingredients and two clever tricks for texture and flavor, you’ll have a creamy, zesty dip that disappears fast!
Ingredients
Scale
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup chunky salsa (any spice level)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings:
Chopped green onions
Sliced jalapeños
Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Spread the softened cream cheese evenly in a shallow serving dish or pie plate.
- Pour the salsa over the cream cheese and spread evenly to cover.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Chill for 30 minutes to help flavors meld (optional but recommended).
- Before serving, garnish with optional toppings like green onions or jalapeños.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Notes
- Trick #1: Slightly whip the cream cheese with a fork before spreading to make it fluffier.
- Trick #2: Use a chunky, thick salsa so the layers stay separated and don’t get soggy.
- This dip is perfect cold, but you can microwave it for 1 minute for a warm version.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No- cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: salsa dip, cream cheese dip, party dip, quick dip, cold dip