Description
Baked Taco Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining warm, cheesy goodness with classic taco flavors. This easy-to-make layered dip features a creamy base of cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa, topped with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. Perfect for parties, game days, or family gatherings, it’s a delightful dish that everyone will love. Serve it warm with crispy tortilla chips or use it as a filling for mini tacos. With customizable ingredients and simple preparation steps, this Baked Taco Dip is sure to become a go-to recipe in your entertaining arsenal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until cooked through; drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water, cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa until smooth.
- In a baking dish, spread the creamy mixture evenly. Layer cooked meat on top and sprinkle with 1½ cups of shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and add toppings like chopped tomatoes, olives, and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg