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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip: The Best Easy Party Favorite

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip is a quick and customizable appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat and softened
  • 1 cup Salsa mild or spicy
For the Mix-In
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack for a spicy twist
  • 1 bunch Green Onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for stronger flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the cream cheese by placing it on the countertop for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the salsa and blend until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and chopped green onions.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  5. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, garnish, and serve with tortilla chips or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Letting the dip chill allows flavors to meld beautifully.

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