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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip: A Creamy, Zesty Party Essential

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip is a creamy, zesty appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese opt for full-fat
  • 1 cup Salsa choose mild or spicy
For the Extra Flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese sharp cheddar enhances flavor
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions finely chopped for garnish
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder can substitute with minced fresh garlic

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Mix the softened cream cheese and salsa in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Fold in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and green onions gently.
  4. Chill the mixture covered with plastic wrap for at least one hour.
  5. Serve in a bowl, garnished with more green onions and pair with chips or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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