This easy taco dip is a classic crowd pleasing appetizer. It’s simple to make with a taco seasoned cream cheese and sour cream base topped with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes!

Dipping a tortilla chip into a taco dip.

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Classic Taco Dip

Whether it’s Mexican appetizers, a main meal, or even dessert, Mexican food has my heart. This easy taco dip is a favorite no-bake dip to whip up for a game day appetizer or holiday party. With traditional taco flavors and tons of tasty toppings, it’s a crowd-pleaser!

Cream cheese taco dip is similar to 7 layer dip but made without guacamole or refried beans. Make this the next time you need a quick and easy taco dip and serve it with homemade tortilla chips!

Ingredient Notes

Taco dip ingredients on counter.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Cream cheese: Use softened cream cheese that comes in a block, rather than the spreadable containers. Check out tips for how to soften cream cheese.
  • Sour cream: This adds a lightness to the heavier, thicker cream cheese. It’s creamy texture means you can scoop a chip into the dip without it breaking!
  • Taco seasoning: A store-bought packet or homemade taco seasoning can be used for the taco flavor we’re after.
  • Shredded cheddar cheese: Freshly grated cheddar from a block is highly recommended because it tastes better.
  • Toppings: Chopped lettuce, roma tomatoes, black olives, cilantro, green onions, avocado and flake sea salt.

How to Make Easy Taco Dip

Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and seasoning until smooth and spread an even layer into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.

Cream cheese taco dip spread into a round pie dish.

Layer the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and olives overtop the cream cheese mixture. If desired, top with green onions, cilantro, and flake sea salt.

Cream cheese taco dip layered with tomatoes, lettuce and olives.

Cover and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. Please don’t wait too long, it’s best served the day it’s made!

Taco dip in a white dish.

Tips and Variations

  • Using a hand mixer to whip your cream cheese and sour cream mixture will help to make it a little lighter and fluffier. It’s the kind of consistency that won’t break your crackers when you go to scoop.
  • Add a layer of guacamole to turn this into a Mexican 5 layer dip.
  • Make a similar version to my 7 layer dip cups so everyone can enjoy their little portion.
  • To kick it up with some heat, add some jalapenos on top.
  • I don’t recommend using low fat ingredients if you want to keep the thicker consistency of this dip, but you can use low fat cream cheese and sour cream if you prefer. Just know that it will be a thinner dip.
Dipping a tortilla chip into taco dip.

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Taco Dip Recipe

5 from 6 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
This easy taco dip is a classic crowd pleasing appetizer. It's simple to make with a taco seasoned cream cheese and sour cream base topped with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes!
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Ingredients 

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese , softened
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning , plus more to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup finely chopped lettuce
  • 3 Roma tomatoes , diced and drained of juices
  • ½ cup sliced olives

Optional toppings: Chopped cilantro, Sliced green onions, Avocado, Flake Sea Salt

For serving: Tortilla chips or Fritos

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sour cream, and 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning until smooth.
  • In the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish, spread the cream cheese mixture into an even layer.
  • Layer the lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, and olives over the top. Top with green onions, cilantro, and flake sea salt, if desired.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The dip is best eaten the day it is made. Serve with fresh tortilla chips or Fritos. Enjoy! 

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Substitutions: You could also add in 1 Tablespoon of ranch seasoning mix instead of the taco seasoning, if you prefer.
Storage: This dip is best eaten on the first day, but leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 68mg, Sodium: 378mg, Potassium: 161mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1076IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 178mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.