Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
This 3-ingredient Cream Cheese Salsa Dip disappears faster than you can make another batch! Easy, flavorful, and party (or snack time) ready.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- PREPARE OVEN: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.
- LAYER CREAM CHEESE: Spread 8 ounces softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- ADD SALSA: Spoon 1 cup salsa over the cream cheese and spread it into an even layer, covering the surface completely.
- TOP WITH CHEESE: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the salsa.
- BAKE: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly around the edges.
- STIR AND SERVE: Remove from the oven and gently stir to slightly blend the layers. Serve warm.
Notes
Make-Ahead: Assemble the dip up to 24 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then bake just before serving.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals or in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Add-Ins: For extra flavor, layer in diced jalapeños, black beans, or corn between the salsa and cheese.
Baking Tip: For a lightly browned top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 323cal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 775mg | Sugar: 5g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 1mg