Easy Taco Dip

Easy, No-Bake Taco Dip starts with a layer of seasoned cream cheese, then is topped with shredded lettuce, salsa, cheese, tomatoes and black olives. It’s an easy appetizer that’s always gone at the end of the party. Grab your tortilla chips and dig in!

This tasty taco dip is a fabulous appetizer to serve at any party! It’s so creamy and is packed full of flavor. If you need to keep your oven space free to make hot spinach dip, jalapeño poppers, or ham and cheese sliders, then this no-bake dip is perfect.

I love making this for game-day parties or Summer cookouts. Everyone always raves about it! The only downside is that I never have any leftovers to munch on after the party. But I guess that’s ok, because it’s so easy to just whip up another batch.

Make this mouthwateringly delicious cream cheese taco dip the next time you need a simple appetizer along with these Tortilla Pinwheels and Buffalo Chicken Dip. Or, just make it as a mid-day snack…no one says you can’t!

Why You’ll Love Taco Dip

• This easy recipe is super adaptable so you can omit or add any extra ingredients that you want!
• It only takes 15 minutes to make this yummy dip. Make it anytime you need to whip up something really quickly.
• You can make thisp ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it. It’s a great time saver!

Ingredients for Easy Taco Dip

• Cream cheese – The seasoned cream cheese is the bottom layer of this dip recipe and makes it so creamy and delicious.
• Sour cream – Mix the cream cheese with sour cream to make it softer and extra creamy.
• Mexican cheese – A Mexican shredded cheese blend is perfect, but you can also use Colby jack, Monterey jack, or shredded cheddar if you prefer.
• Shredded lettuce – Be sure you wash the lettuce well before adding it to the dip.
• Taco seasoning – You can either purchase a packet of taco seasoning, or make your own homemade taco seasoning to use in this recipe.
• Salsa – Homemade salsa would be absolutely delicious in this dip, but you can use store-bought salsa too!
• Cherry tomatoes – Halve cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes to use to top this tasty dip.
• Sliced black olives – If you’re not a fan of olives, feel free to omit this ingredient! You can also use green olives if you prefer.

How to Make Taco Dip

In a medium bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning using a hand mixer until smooth and thoroughly incorporated.

Spread the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish in an even layer. Then cover the mixture in salsa and evenly sprinkle cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and black olives on the top.

Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and then place in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy!

How to Store Leftover Taco Dip

Either place leftover taco dip into an airtight container, or cover the baking dish in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I do not recommend freezing this dip!

Can I add meat to this taco dip?

Sure! You can make some taco meat and layer it on top of the salsa layer of this dip. Make sure that you drain the meat really well though so that it doesn’t make the cream cheese mixture really liquidy.

Other appetizers to serve alongside Taco Dip

If you need inspiration for the perfect appetizer table, start with taco dip and then add any of these amazing recipes to your menu.

Mozzarella sticks go well with any appetizer, because who would turn down fried cheese!? Or, you could go the route of making more tasty dips like guacamole, Texas caviar, or cream cheese sausage dip. All of those can be eaten with tortilla chips, just like this cream cheese taco dip!

If you need some more filling appetizers, things like air fryer pigs in a blanket, pepperoni pizza sliders, or tortilla pinwheels are perfect!

Don’t forget a few sweet appetizers too, like funfetti dip or white chocolate puffcorn.

This delicious dip is a staple in my appetizer recipes! I hope you love it just as much as I do!

More Taco Recipes You’ll Love

• I’m sure you’ve heard of beef stroganoff, but have you heard of Taco Stroganoff? It’s so delicious and a great way to change things up for dinner!
• If you love a tasty crunchy snack, this Taco Chex Mix will be your new favorite. It’s packed full of flavor and is so easy to make.
• Change up your weekly pasta night by making Taco Stuffed Shells…or maybe change up taco night!
• Make some Taco Casserole for an easy weeknight meal!