Hot Salsa Dip – only 4 ingredients! This stuff is AMAZING!!!! Cream cheese, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese, and salsa. There are never any leftovers when I take this to a party! Make ahead of time and bake when ready to serve. Great for tailgating, parties, Taco Tuesday, and Cinco de Mayo! #lowcarb #glutenfree #keto #salsa #creamcheese #dip #partyfood #mexican

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Easy Baked Mexican Dip

I hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving! Now that the turkey is out of the way, we can start thinking about football again. This is rivalry week in college football. There are tons of big games going on this weekend.

We are watching the Iron Bowl at home. We already have our tailgating menu planned and this Hot Salsa Dip is definitely on the menu! Salsa, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and cheese. This dip is so delicious! It is great for watching football or a Cinco de Mayo party!

How to Make Hot Salsa Dip

This dip is super easy to make. Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning. Spread into bottom of a baking dish. Top the cream cheese mixture with salsa. Sprinkle more cheese on top of salsa and bake until bubbly.

Feel free to add some veggies or meat to the dip. Onions, bell peppers, olives, ground beef, or chicken would all be delicious.
The flavor and heat will all depend on what salsa you choose. My favorite store-bought salsas are Maeto’s and Kylito’s. I find them at Walmart.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Salsa: https://www.plainchicken.com/superior-grill-salsa/
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Can Hot Salsa Dip be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the dip ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake and serve.
Can Hot Salsa Dip be made in the slow cooker? Yes! Assemble the dip and spread into the crockpot. Cover and cook until warm.

What to Serve with Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

We served this dip with Fritos, but tortilla chips would work great too! If you are doing a low-carb or gluten-free diet give this a try with some celery sticks or bell pepper slices. YUM! This is a great addition to any party or tailgate!

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Hot Salsa Dip

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Hot Salsa Dip – only 4 ingredients! This stuff is AMAZING!!!! Cream cheese, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese and salsa. There are never any leftovers when I take this to a party! Make ahead of time and bake when ready to serve. Easy and delicious Mexican dip!!

Equipment:

Ingredients:

1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp taco seasoning
1¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup salsa

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Combine cream cheese, 1 cup of cheese and seasoning. Spread into bottom of a 1-quart baking dish. Top cream cheese mixture with salsa. Sprinkle remaining ¾ cup cheese on top of salsa.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Notes:

Feel free to add some veggies or meat to the dip. Onions, bell peppers, olives, ground beef, or chicken would all be delicious.

The flavor and heat will all depend on what salsa you choose.
Our favorite store-bought salsas are Mateo’s, Kylito’s, Pace Picante Sauce, and Pace Restaurant Style Salsa. I find them at Walmart.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Salsa: https://www.plainchicken.com/superior-grill-salsa/
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Can Hot Salsa Dip be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the dip ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake and serve.
Can Hot Salsa Dip be made in the slow cooker? Yes! Assemble the dip and spread into the crockpot. Cover and cook until warm.

Steph