Cream Cheese Taco Dip
This Cream Cheese Taco Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any gathering. It's rich, creamy, and packed with savory taco flavors.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup chopped black olives optional
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and 0.25 cup of water. Cook according to seasoning packet directions, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the sour cream and salsa until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Spoon the cooked taco meat evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped black olives (if using) over the taco meat.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
This dip is best served warm. You can adjust the amount of salsa to your spice preference. For a spicier dip, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.