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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip Recipe

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip Recipe
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This Cream Cheese Salsa Dip is a quick and flavorful appetizer combining creamy, tangy cream cheese with zesty salsa and sharp cheddar, enhanced by garlic and fresh green onions. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, it pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Soften Cream Cheese: Leave the cream cheese out at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it becomes soft and easy to mix.
  2. Combine Cream Cheese and Salsa: In a large bowl, stir the softened cream cheese with the salsa until you have a smooth, even mixture.
  3. Add Cheese and Seasoning: Gently fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and finely chopped green onions, mixing until evenly distributed.
  4. Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dip for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up.
  5. Serve: After chilling, serve the dip cold paired with tortilla chips or a selection of vegetable sticks for dipping.

Notes

  • You can adjust the salsa heat level based on your preference, choosing mild, medium, or spicy varieties.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika.
  • If you prefer a smoother dip, blend the salsa with the cream cheese using an immersion blender.
  • This dip can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated, making it ideal for entertaining.
  • To make it lower calorie, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese options.

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Keywords: cream cheese dip, salsa dip, party appetizer, easy dip recipe, cheddar cheese dip

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