Taco Dip
Contains dairy · sometimes contains gluten — check the label
Restrictions
ContainsdairyIt is in an ingredient you cannot leave out.
Sometimes contains — check the labelgluten (taco seasoning)Some brands have it, some do not. The recipe cannot tell, so this is the one you check yourself.
Diets
VegetarianPescatarianNo porkNo alcohol
Worked out from the ingredient list. It knows nothing about brands, shared equipment or cross contamination, and it is not a certification — if you have an allergy, you still have to read the label.
Ingredients
Servings:
| 8 oz |  cream cheese, softened |
| 1 cup |  sour cream |
| 2 tbsp |  taco seasoning |
| 1 cup |  thick salsa, well drained |
| 1 ½ cup |  shredded cheddar cheese |
| 1 cup |  shredded lettuce |
| 1 unit |  tomato, seeded and diced |
| 3 unit |  scallions, thinly sliced |
| ¼ cup |  black olives, sliced |
Steps
- Mix3 mindairy base completely smooth and evenly seasonedBeat the softened cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning until smooth. Seasoning the base itself keeps the dip flavorful even when a scoop contains little salsa or cheese.
- Assemble2 minbase forms an even shallow layerSpread the dairy mixture in a shallow serving dish. Keep the layer even and not overly thick so chips can scoop through it without snapping.
- Assemble4 minsalsa and cheese distributed evenly without watery poolsSpread the well-drained salsa over the dairy base and cover with shredded cheddar. Drainage matters: excess tomato liquid migrates into the cream-cheese layer and makes the tray loose.
- Top3 minfresh toppings dry and evenly scatteredAdd lettuce, seeded tomato, scallions and olives. Pat watery vegetables dry before adding them so the cold dip keeps a clean layered structure.
- Chill30 minbase firm enough to scoop cleanlyChill briefly before serving. This firms the dairy layer and lets the seasoning settle without turning the fresh toppings limp from a long rest.