![]() If you don't have a packet of taco seasoning but have a cabinet full of every other spice, you could use the following spice blend instead: 1 teaspoon of cumin, ½ teaspoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of salt. As mentioned above, if you're in a pinch for time, sub in a good-quality, pre-packaged Mexican cheese blend. Grated Cheese | This recipe calls for a freshly grated mix of both Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. My personal favorite is Mateos Gourmet Salsa. Salsa | As far as the salsa goes, it is best for this recipe to use a thin salsa over a chunky salsa. Tomato Paste (Optional) | As mentioned above, the tomato paste is optional but it does add a nice balance to the dip and an extra pop of tomato flavor that you won't get from the salsa alone. Taco Seasoning | For ease and convenience, taco seasoning is a great option for adding extra Tex-Mex flavor to your dip! Don't have any? Check the spice cabinet and see our alternative option below! Note that if you have softened your cream cheese in the microwave and it overheats, it could develop a curdled look if it comes into contact with cold salsa! LOVE SALSA? YOU'LL LOVE THESE RECIPES TOO!Ĭream Cheese | The most important thing to keep in mind when it comes to the cream cheese for this dip is that it must be at room temperature in order to smoothly blend with the other ingredients. ![]() Then, add the cheese and you can serve it as-is or refrigerate the Salsa Cream Cheese Dip until party time! Lastly, add the salsa and mix until smooth. Once you've got your cream cheese looking good, you can move on to the add-ins!įor another cream cheese based dip, check out our Jalapeño Popper Dip! ADD THE SALSA AND CHEESE A handheld mixer on medium-high speed will make very quick work of this task! You'll mix together room temperature cream cheese, taco seasoning, and tomato paste until the mixture appears very smooth and creamy. The tomato paste is optional, although it does give a seriously savory boast of tart and tangy tomato flavor to the dip! The cream cheese base consists of cream cheese (no surprise there), taco seasoning, and tomato paste. However, if you are in a pinch for time, of course, feel free to sub in 1 ½ (8-ounce) packages of good, high-quality pre-shredded cheese. Freshly grated cheese has a softer texture and better flavor. If you're wondering whether or not it is worth your time to grate fresh cheese over buying pre-shredded, packaged cheese, the answer is yes - it totally is. The first of which is grating the cheese. ![]() This Cream Cheese Dip is so seriously easy to make, it requires only three tiny steps. Looking for more awesome party dips to serve alongside this Cream Cheese Salsa Dip? You can't go wrong with an absolutely perfect Velveeta Cheese Dip! HOW TO MAKE CREAM CHEESE DIP WITH SALSA Serve alongside tortilla chips or Fritos and watch it disappear! This quick and easy dip recipe is a great last-minute contribution to any potluck party but works just as well for a make-ahead party appetizer. ![]() This easy Cream Cheese Dip made with salsa, taco seasoning, and freshly grated cheese is rich, creamy, and sprinkled throughout with amazing Tex-Mex flavor! With just a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes, you can turn a block of cream cheese into one seriously savory, delicious dip.
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