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Layered Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip

Layered Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip That Will Wow Your Guests

Delight your guests with this Layered Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip, a quick and easy appetizer that's both flavorful and visually appealing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Layers
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
For the Flavorful Middle
  • 1 cup Salsa chunky style, drained
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
Optional Kick
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeños finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup Olives sliced black or green

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • serving dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by softening your cream cheese to room temperature, which takes about 30 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from the salsa.
  2. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom of a serving dish, aiming for about ½ inch thickness.
  3. Layer the sour cream on top of the cream cheese, covering the entire surface.
  4. Evenly distribute the prepared salsa over the sour cream layer, creating a thick coating.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the salsa, ensuring an even coverage.
  6. Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep; store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Best enjoyed fresh and served with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.

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