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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip - A Zesty Party Hit You’ll Love

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip is a quick and zesty appetizer perfect for parties, made with cream cheese, salsa, and cheddar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat or reduced-fat
  • 1 cup Salsa homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese sharp or Mexican blend
  • 1 bunch Green Onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be substituted

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with salsa and blend until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and green onions.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra green onions, and serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dip can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container. Enjoy within 5 days for the best flavor.

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