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Backyard Taco Dip Recipe

This crowd-pleasing Backyard Taco Dip is a guaranteed party hit! It's so delicious, it always disappears fast – we usually double the recipe! Customize it to your liking by adjusting the amount of salsa for your preferred level of spice and heat. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 296.6 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Backyard Taco Dip

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Backyard Taco Dip

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup salsa (your choice of flavor and heat level)
  • Green Pepper
  • Red Pepper
  • Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Backyard Taco Dip

  1. Allow 8 ounces of cream cheese to come to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of your favorite salsa. Add more or less to adjust the heat and flavor to your liking.
  4. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers (any color) and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

77g

Carbs

3g

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