This incredibly scrumptious and easy Taco Dip Recipe with a sour cream and cream cheese base comes together in less than ten minutes, complete with all your favorite toppings. It is always a huge hit at potlucks, family reunions, and holiday parties.
Learn how to make the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, taco dip, with this simple and mouthwatering recipe. Perfect for game day, parties, or any occasion! I love to serve this with good, sturdy tortilla chips or assorted vegetables for a great low-carb option. This dip, Lemon Pepper Wings, Baked Brie, Buffalo Chicken Dip, and Crab Dip are just a few of our favorite quick and easy go-to appetizer recipes.
Why this Taco Dip Recipe Works
- Everyone loves this layer dip. It is just that good! I don’t think I have ever taken this anywhere that I did not come back with an empty dish. This is one of our favorite game-day appetizers.
- This scrumptious recipe is made in less than 10 minutes, complete with a beautiful array of toppings, leaving plenty of time to visit with friends, family, and co-workers.
- Everything you need for this recipe can be found at your local grocery store. There aren’t any special techniques, so even the novice cook can prepare this treat.
- It is easy enough to modify with more protein from refried beans. Or brown some ground beef, ground turkey, or ground pork. Drain the excess grease, season, and simmer with taco seasoning. Cool and add as a layer to the dip.
Easy Ingredients – Big Taste
- Cream cheese – preferably full fat for flavor and texture
- Sour cream – again full fat
- Taco seasoning – homemade is best
- Lettuce – iceberg works best
- Cheese – cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend
- Other toppings – like black olives, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeno
How to make Taco Dip
Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning in a medium-sized bowl using a hand mixer. Or stir the mixture with a sturdy wooden spoon. Then, spread the cream cheese mixture in a 9-inch pie plate or an equivalent-sized baking dish. Now layer with all your taco favorites like shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, and chopped green onions. Then sprinkle with thin slices of jalapeno peppers. Serve with tortilla chips, corn chips, crackers, celery, carrots, or cucumbers. Prepare up to several hours in advance to save yourself even more time.
Recipe Tips
- Soften the cream cheese to room temperature before making this dip.
- For the best flavor, make my homemade taco seasoning. I promise you will not regret it.
- To add more protein, think refried beans, ground beef, turkey, or pork browned and seasoned with taco seasoning.
- Customize this dip and add your favorite toppings.
- Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, Fritos, baby bell peppers, carrots, or celery.
- Store this dip in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this dip.
Taco Dip Topping ideas
- chopped iceberg lettuce
- chopped tomatoes
- shredded cheese
- pickled jalapenos
- thinly sliced red onion
- chopped or torn cilantro
- guacamole
- salsa
- thinly sliced jalapenos
- black olives
- avocado
- chopped green pepper
- cooked and seasoned ground beef
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Easy Taco Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning 1 ounce packet of taco seasoning
- 1 cup finely shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar and monterey jack blend see notes
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 3/4 cup diced tomatoes see notes
- 2 green onions sliced thin
- 1 small jalapeno sliced thin
Instructions
- Using a mixer, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning together. Spread in a 9-inch pie plate or an equivalent dish.
- Top with lettuce, cheddar, Monterey jack, black olives, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeno peppers.
Notes
- Grape tomatoes are always a good choice, especially in the winter months.
- Any good taco or Mexican cheese blend will work
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Melissa C
A delicious taco dip or seven layer dip is always one of my all time favorite dips. It is so delicious and my husband will love your recipe! pinning it next and appreciate you sharing!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Melissa!
Hari
This taco dip is definitely delicious and easy to prepare as well. A Terrifically simple recipe indeed!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Hari! So glad that you liked it!
Renee
This dip is so tasty – it’s a real crowd-pleaser on family game night. But the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make! Less time in the kitchen; more time noshing and having fun with the family.
Beth Pierce
I could not agree more, Renee!
Paula
This taco dip was delicious! Making it again this weekend.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Paula! Enjoy!
Angela
This dip does not disappoint! I brought it to a party and it was the first thing gone. Thanks for the great recipe!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Angela!
Justina K
Yummmmm! I love this dip! Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
Tammy L
What a fun and delicious dip for summer picnics and cookouts. So good with some warm corn chips or tortilla chips! This is a must try!
Karen S
omg your taco dip recipe is sooooooo delicious…We did it on Friday and everyone loved it. It was gone in like 10 minutes lol….
Beth Pierce
It goes so quick!
Rosey W
Well, this is a real crowd pleaser. My crew ate this up in no time! Thanks for the recipe!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Rosey!
Yasmine
This taco dip was so quick and easy to make. Very tasty and great with some extra toppings on too – perfect for dipping chips in. We really like it a lot!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it, Yasmine!
Michelle H
I appreciate how simple and flavorful this dip is to make, and I love that it can be customized with different toppings. Can’t wait to make it again for a grad party we are having soon.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Michelle! I hope all your guests like it!
Laura F
What a decadent dip. Definitely a winner if you are having a bbq or a games night. Everyone devoured it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Laura! So glad that everyone liked it!
Stephie
Delish!! I made the recipe exactly as written and would not change a thing. It’s a great dip for parties. An added bonus is it whips up so quickly and I don’t have to turn on the oven!
April Franks
Yum! We love this dip! It’s so delicious.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, April! We love it too!
Marian
This was delicious and easy. We have made some different variations of taco dip, But I’ve never had one like this. The combination of ingredients was so tasty.
Beth Pierce
So glad that you all liked the dip, Marian!
Lydia N
This is one delicious dip! I made it this weekend, and we powered through it in a day. LOL. I’m making it again tonight for Taco Tuesday.
Beth Pierce
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it as much as you did the first time!
Erin D
Everyone loves this dip! It will definitely be on my table again! We gobbled it right up!
Ann
This is great for a party. Everyone loves it and it is so easy to make. It is always a huge hit. Thanks!
Taylor
This is the BEST taco dip recipe I’ve ever tried! So simple and loved by everyone I serve it to!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Taylor! So happy to hear that everyone loves it!
Dina and Bruce
LOVED this dip for our football party! And our team won too!! TACO OH BOUT GREAT!
Beth Pierce
Congrats!
Patricia
You’re right – I (and my family) love layer dips! This one is amazing! I haven’t had a good taco dip in a while and we enjoyed this while we watched basketball this weekend! It’s so easy to make and super-satisfying!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Patricia! We love it too!
MacKenzie
We made this last weekend and I can’t wait to make it again. I am saving up for the Super Bowl. It is delicious.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, MacKenzie! I am happy that you liked the taco dip!
Seema
This huge hit at our potluck. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe.
Sam
Better than store-bought and so much more wholesome! Loving this so much.
Jill
Such a crowd pleasing recipe to take along to my most recent family gathering. Everyone loved it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jill! I am so glad that they enjoyed it!
Nikki
Always a favorite! I subbed Greek yogurt for the sour cream for extra protein and it was delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Nikki! I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
khoingn
Looks like a good taco dip that can use with some beers. But not sure if it’s spicy to me.
Fransic
Great recipe! So delicious and easy to make! Thank you for sharing. I will make it again!
Jennifer L Prince
I love layery dips like this! I need to make this to snack on sometime. It looks easy and delicious!
Zab
I love, love, love this taco dip. It is so delicious that I need to make extra next time. It goes that fast.
Sammie
Wow, this taco dip recipe sounds delicious! I love how quick and easy it is to make – perfect for those last-minute potluck or party invites. And the fact that it’s always a hit with guests makes it even better. I’ll have to try serving it with veggies for a healthier option. Thanks for sharing this recipe; it will be a new favourite in my appetizer rotation!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sammie! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Karletta
This is a perfect evening by the pool with a glass of sangria recipe. Pretty, delicious, easy and with veggies too.
Ellanor
This taco dip was GORGEOUS and so easy to make! It tastes amazing with tortilla chips and even potato chips. I’m obsessed!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ellanor! I am so glad that you liked the dip.
Rosey
Perfect for an ‘it’s almost the weekend’ kind of dinner, which we will be having tonight. I cannot wait for the weekend to get here.
Richard
Great taco dip recipe. So easy and tasty! My friends and I loved it!
Ramil Hinolan
I think I can do this myself. The step-by-step guide along with the mouth-watering photos will help me prepare the dish.
Coll
This is some of the best taco dip I’ve ever had. You really have the flavors and amounts dialed in perfectly with this one.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Coll! So glad that you like it!
Wanda
What do you fix to eat with this delicious recipe?
Beth Pierce
I love to fix either my chicken or beef enchilada casserole. Chicken enchilada soup is delicious with it too. It also makes a great party dip.
Melissa Cushing
I think I have everything to make this yummy looking recipe and I have not had it in quite sometime 😉 Pinning it next as it looks so good!
Nancy Polanco
Mmmm, taco dip is my absolute fave. We have it often, yours looks awesome!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Nancy! Enjoy!!
Marysa
This sounds so flavorful, and I love that it has a spicy kick to it! We love this kind of food and it is fun to be able to make it fresh at home.
Samantha
This looks so delicious! Love anything taco themed! Going to have to try soon!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
That sounds like such a great recipe. I’ve never had a taco dip like this before.
Richelle Milar
Wow! This looks so good! I would really love to try this one! Such a really perfect dip!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
I love tacos and this dip sounds amazing to me. I’m totally going to recreate this recipe!!
Claudia
Hi Beth, I tried your recipe. However, my taco dip became runny. Maybe because of the excess water from the lettuce and toimatoes?
Alita Pacio
I love Taco dip. They’re very common in Australia and I love mine to be creamy. The toppings are perfect!
Monica Simpson
I honestly have never put taco seasoning into taco dip like this and I’m wondering how on earth this is possible? This is always a crowd pleaser!
Amber Myers
I love taco anything, so I’ll try this. Only no olives for me, as I think they taste like feet.
Melissa
Great recipe – I made it last weekend and there wasn’t much left over!
wilhelmina
I have made this several times now and it is always a hit! Someone always asks for the recipe!
Lily
We loved this dip, so much flavor and the different textures were perfect! This was the best addition to our taco night!!
Aimee Mars
This just looks incredible! I love a good classic dip and all the toppings are perfect. What a great dip!
Shanna A.
This was so creamy and delicious. My entire family loved it and they are begging me to make it again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Shanna! So glad that they liked it.
Kalu Lor
The perfect dip for any occasion. It delicious and it looks beautiful.
Michelle
Yessss! I could eat a whole tray of this by myself!
Traci
I’m crazy about this taco dip! So easy and a party favorite…thanks for sharing!
Julie Menghini
A perfect dip for game day or for just snacking. I was surprised by the pickled jalapenos but they really work.
Jo
Made this dip over the weekend and they were a hit! So easy too, thank you!
Tara
Oh yum! I love how easily this taco dip comes together and all that color on the top. It looks so good!
Heather Johnson
Yum! I added a layer of refried beans too – so good!
Sara Welch
Made this for my kid for an after school snack, and it did not disappoint! Easy, delicious and a new favorite dip!
Jennifer
This taco dip is incredible!! We love to serve it at all of our parties!
Eden
Made this the other day and it was really good and easy! Perfect for an appetizer. Thanks for the recipe!
Katie
This is one of my favorite appetizers!
Susan
Down under in Australia we add a layer of refried beans as the first layer. Quite delish. Enjoy
Sandra
Everyone at my house really loved it! A new favorite at my house!
Toni
This recipe is really amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Sandra
This was really a huge hit at my house! So good!
Catalina
Who can resist to this taco dip? It has all the ingredients that I love!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
I am so excited to try this taco dip! It looks SO GOOD!
katerina @ diethood.com
YUM!!! This looks incredibly delicious!!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
I know for sure this Taco Dip would be a huge hit in my house!
Amanda
I love taco dip, this is absolutely fantastic!