Description
A delicious and easy-to-make dip combining cream cheese and salsa, perfect for parties or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with salsa until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and chopped green onions.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For extra flavor, experiment with different salsas or add herbs and spices. For a creamier texture, try folding in sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, cream cheese, salsa, easy recipe