Taco Dip Recipe (7 Layers, So Easy!)

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If you like tacos, you’ll love this everything about this easy Taco Dip Recipe! My 7 Layer Taco Dip had so many layers of goodness it just begged to be scooped up. We have taco meat. We had creamy tacos with sour cream and cream cheese layers.then we have all toppings. hardest part? Decided to dip in!

like mine 7 Layer Salad, this dip may seem like an eye-catcher, but it’s super easy to whip off.my family swears it’s the best Taco Dip Recipe.I often make it for parties because you can easily make it ahead of time (like Cold Crab Dip or cream French Onion Dip). It never fails to impress!it has layers of meat like mine Taco Casserolebut as a simple and cold food healthy appetizers.

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for taco dip, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

Meat layer:

The base of the taco dip is the taco meat, I use the same Taco Salad:

• minced meat – I used ground beef, but you can also use Pressure Cooker Shredded Chickenground pork, ground turkey, or Mexican Chorizo for this recipe.
• taco seasoning – I like to do it myself Homemade Seasoned Taco。 It takes just 5 minutes and is made with simple pantry staples: paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.but one store bought A packet of taco seasoning would work too.

Cream Cheese Layer:

I made this taco dip with cream cheese, sour cream, and a little taco seasoning:

• Plain Cream Cheese – Make sure your cream cheese is soft at room temperature. Otherwise, it won’t blend smoothly with the sour cream.
• sour cream – Instead of sour cream, you can use mayonnaise (with a little white or apple cider vinegar for flavor) or plain Greek yogurt.
• taco seasoning

Ingredients:

You can customize the toppings to your liking, but here are the most classic options, as well as others:

• Iceberg lettuce – You can also try swapping the traditional shredded lettuce for leafy alternatives such as shredded kale, cabbage (or even Taco Salad!), or spinach.
• cheddar cheese – You can use Monterey Jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, a Mexican cheese blend, or any shredded cheese you like. Use pre-shredded to save time.
• Bell Pepper – Use green, red, orange, and even Roasted Red Peppers If you have some on hand.
• roma tomatoes – You can also dice cherry or grape tomatoes.
• onion – I used red onions, but you can use white, yellow, or shallots.
• black olives – Taste the green olives.
• coriander – If you don’t like cilantro, you can leave out the cilantro, or try parsley, chives, or scallions.

How to Make Taco Dip

This section shows how to make a 7-layer taco dip, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. Cook the taco meat. in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the beef with spatulauntil it turns brown. Add water and taco seasoning. Stir fry until excess water evaporates and taco meat forms. on hold.
2. Mix in sour cream and cream cheese. Place the sour cream and cream cheese in a large bowl and serve with hand blender. Add taco seasoning.

3. Layer the taco dip. Spread beef in a single layer in an 8×8 square glass casserole. Drizzle a dollop of sour cream mixture over beef and spread lightly with a spatula. Top with lettuce, shredded cheese, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and black olives in that order.

Taco Dip Variations

This 7 Layer Taco Dip is completely customizable, so feel free to add your favorite condiments or toppings! Here are some ideas:

• add seasoning – try something new Homemade Salsa or cream avocado.
• make a bean layer – Need a bean dip? Add a 16-ounce (drained) can of refried beans, black beans, or pinto beans, or mix them with the ground beef layer.
• go meatless —Alternatively, you can make this taco layer dip vegan-friendly by using a combination of beans and corn as the bottom layer and omitting the meat entirely.

storage instructions

• shop: Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
• Meal Prep: To make the taco meat, combine the cream cheese and sour cream layers, then assemble. But, wait to add the vegetable toppings until you’re ready to serve.
• freeze: Freezing taco dip is not recommended because the consistency of the ingredients will change.

Foods to Serve with the Taco Dip Recipe

I personally like to add extra veggies when I can, so I like to use bell pepper strips to scoop up this layer of dip. But in fact, there is no wrong way to eat. Here are some ideas:

• chips – Potato chips or nachos are the traditional dipping choice, but you can also make your own Almond Flour Nachos Low carb options.This dip is also suitable for Air Fryer Zucchini Chips or crispy Cheese Chips.
• biscuit – Cookies can be a little unorthodox when it comes to dipping tacos, but they work!try Flax Cookies for lighter options.
• vegetable – Serve with celery sticks, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers (pictured) or cucumber slices.

More Easy Dip Recipes

These cheesy creamy dips will be the star of any party – and they come together so fast!

Taco Dip Recipe (7 Layers, So Easy!)

Make this easy 7-layer taco dip recipe with meat, creamy layers, and fresh toppings. It only takes 25 minutes and will be a hit at your party!

Prepare: 10 minute

chef: 15 minute

all: 25 minute

Serving Size: 12 (adjust according to recipe)

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1. in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the beef with spatulaAbout 8-10 minutesuntil it turns brown.

2. Add water and taco seasoning.hype 2-5 minutes, until excess water evaporates and taco meat forms. on hold.

3. In a large bowl, use hand blender Beat together the sour cream and cream cheese. Add taco seasoning. (You can add more seasoning if you like.)

4. Spread beef in a single layer in an 8×8 square glass casserole.

5. Drizzle a dollop of sour cream mixture over the beef and spread lightly with a spatula.

6. Top with lettuce, shredded cheese, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and black olives in that order.

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Serving Size: 1/2 cup

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 227

fat 18.8 grams

protein 10.7 grams

total carbohydrates 4.3 grams

net carbs 3.4 grams

fiber 0.9 grams

sugar 2.2 grams

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