Ultimate Nacho Dip with Cream Cheese
A creamy, zesty dip that's perfect for any gathering, featuring layers of cream cheese, refried beans, salsa, and cheese, served alongside crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans This will be the base layer.
- 1 cup salsa Can adjust spice level based on preference.
- ½ cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lower-calorie option.
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional for spice) Can adjust based on spice tolerance.
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped Used for topping.
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced (optional) For garnish.
For Serving
- Tortilla chips For dipping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier. Chop the green onions and jalapeños, if using, to have everything ready.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Take your baking dish and spread the refried beans evenly at the bottom.
- Spoon the cream cheese and sour cream mixture over the layer of refried beans and spread it out evenly.
- Evenly distribute the salsa over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the jalapeños over the salsa layer, if using.
- Generously sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the dip.
- Place your dip in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and top with chopped green onions and sliced black olives.
- Serve warm alongside crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
Can be prepared ahead of time. For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese and sour cream substitutes.