Name: Cold Cream Cheese Taco Dip Recipe
Prep time: 1 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces sour cream; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 pkg Taco Seasoning Mix; 8 ounces jar Taco Sauce; 8 ounces Monterey or Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded); 4 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded); Add your favorite toppings. (tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, and black olives)

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Make this delicious cream cheese taco dip in less than 10 minutes.

Made with simple ingredients, this tasty dip starts out with a taco seasoned cream cheese/sour cream base, then layered with taco sauce and your favorite taco toppings.

Serve with tortilla chips for a crowd pleasing party appetizer.

"This is so perfect for easy entertaining - it's so simple to prepare and tastes fantastic. I used my own taco seasoning but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. 5 stars!"

- ★★★★★Alexandra

This dip is a great crowd favorite, no-bake, no-fuss appetizer. Try making it for your next party.

My friends and family love it. It always disappears fast when I make it. I hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy! Xoxo ~Katie.

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ingredients for cream cheese taco dip-cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and Monterey or pepper jack cheese

Ingredient notes and substitutions

You will need the following ingredients to make cream cheese taco dip.

cheddar cheese- I prefer sharp cheddar, but you can use mild or medium cheddar. You can substitute with a Mexican taco cheese mix.
pepper jack cheese- You can use Monterey Jack cheese if you do not want it spicy.
taco sauce
cream cheese- For a lower calorie option, substitute with Neufchâtel.
sour cream
taco seasoning mix- You can use a packet of taco seasoning or try making a homemade taco seasoning.
Your favorite taco toppings- I like tomatoes, red onions, green onions, green pepper, jalapeños, and black olives. A layer of guacamole or refried beans would also make a tasty addition. You can top with whatever you like.

*Full recipe with measurements is located at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Steps

Follow these simple steps to make cold taco dip.

In a mixing bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, and taco seasoning with an electric mixer.
Spread cheese mixture on a large serving dish.
Spread taco sauce over over cream cheese layer.
Evenly layer Monterey or pepper jack cheese over taco sauce.
Layer cheddar over Monterey or pepper jack cheese.
Evenly add your favorite toppings such as tomatoes, chives, jalapeños, and black olives on top of the dip. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and then place in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

Watch how to make

Try serving with baked homemade tortilla chips. They are easy to make and are absolutely delicious!

Serving Tip

For a low cab option, serve with pork rinds or your favorite veggies in place of chips. This layered taco dip is great on baby carrots, celery, mushrooms, and cucumbers. I do it all the time to cut the carbs and calories.

About this recipe

My Uncle Danny is an amazing cook. When I visit him in Wisconsin, he is always cooking me up something special.

He brings the best party dips for our family gatherings and has been making this cream cheese taco dip since I was a kid.

I would eat tons of it at the parties. When I became an adult, I begged him for the recipe. I have been making it at all my parties ever since.

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Please leave me a comment below if you make this cold taco dip and tell me what you think about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

Also post your picture of your cold taco dip on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

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