Hot Salsa Dip (Only 4 Ingredients)
A quick, cheesy hot salsa dip made with cream cheese, taco seasoning, shredded cheddar, and salsa.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided (1 cup and 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar until smooth and well blended.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch (1-quart) baking dish.
- Spoon the salsa evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup shredded cheddar over the salsa.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Equipment
- 8-inch Square Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- measuring cup
Notes
- You can add veggies or cooked meat if desired.
- Heat and flavor vary by the salsa chosen.
- Store-bought salsas like Mateo’s or Pace work well.
- Homemade salsa and taco seasoning recipes are available online.
- You can assemble ahead and refrigerate until baking.
- This can be made in a slow cooker by heating until warm.