The U.S. Disagrees on Dips—These 3 in Particular

The upcoming Super Bowl presents a conundrum in that the entire country will have to find something they agree on besides how much everyone wants Tom Brady to lose. But it will not be about dips: Instacart did their annual data mining and survey to see…

The upcoming Super Bowl presents a conundrum in that the entire country will have to find something they agree on besides how much everyone wants Tom Brady to lose. But it will not be about dips: Instacart did their annual data mining and survey to see how people really feel about various traditional game foods—and what those traditional foods are where they live.

Ninety-nine percent of Americans who plan to watch the Super Bowl plan to eat chips while they do it, and of those, the overwhelming majority lean toward classic tortilla and potato chips, rather than flavored ones, which means that game day is dip day. But the country disagrees on what that dip should be.

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Spicy Sausage Dip

Cheesy, spicy, and so cravable, this Spicy Sausage Dip is sure to disappear in the blink of an eye from any game-day spread!  I have been making this spicy sausage dip for years. The recipe was given to me by a co-worker back when I was teaching school. She brought it to a work potluck …

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Cheesy, spicy, and so cravable, this Spicy Sausage Dip is sure to disappear in the blink of an eye from any game-day spread! 

Bowl of spicy sausage dip with beer, chips, and veggies in the background

I have been making this spicy sausage dip for years. The recipe was given to me by a co-worker back when I was teaching school.

She brought it to a work potluck in a little crockpot and it was the very first thing to go from the potluck table. I remember loading my plate with all sorts of food, but only wanting to eat this dip, so I immediately asked her for the recipe and I’ve been making it now for well over 10 years!

I love to make a batch of this sausage dip for game day. It goes great served alongside spicy guacamole and buffalo chicken dip!

One of the best things about this dip is how easy it is to make. With only four ingredients, you’re on your way to spicy, cheesy party food in no time.

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Taco Dip

This taco dip recipe is fast and easy: the ideal party appetizer for a crowd! Scoop up this irresistible creamy…

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This taco dip recipe is fast and easy: the ideal party appetizer for a crowd! Scoop up this irresistible creamy mix with tortilla chips.

Taco Dip

Here’s a creamy, irresistibly spiced party dip you need in your life: our perfect Taco Dip Recipe! It comes together in minutes, and we can confidently say almost no one turns this one down. This one is even better than the standard: it’s got a quick homemade seasoning blend, Greek yogurt, and a colorful mix of fresh toppings for the absolute best flavor. Here’s how it’s done!

Ingredients in this taco dip recipe

Taco dip is a party dip that’s a creamy mix of cream cheese and taco seasonings, topped with crunchy toppings like lettuce, tomato, and often black olives. Don’t think there’s anything Mexican about it: this one is solidly American or Tex Mex. It’s different from 7 layer dip in that it’s got one layer of cream cheese and one layer of veggies. But you can definitely mix it up with more layers: see below! Here’s what you’ll need for the base recipe:

  • Cream cheese
  • Greek yogurt
  • Salsa
  • Spices: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
  • Mexican blend cheese
  • Toppings: lettuce, tomato, and black olives
  • Optional: red onion, cilantro, pickled jalapeños
Taco Dip recipe

What makes this the best layered taco dip

This recipe has a few innovations from the classic taco dip recipe that makes it even tastier! Here’s what make this the best taco dip, in our opinion:

  • Greek yogurt makes it taste fresh (and cuts calories). Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a deliciously creamy, tangy flavor. It also cuts calories by 1/3: 1 cup of sour cream is 445 calories vs 1 cup of Greek yogurt is 100 calories.
  • Homemade seasonings keep it fresh and healthy! Packets of taco seasoning can have additives and preservatives, and lots of salt. Use a quick blend of spices for mega flavor: you probably already have them on hand.
  • Extra toppings add color and flavor. The standard taco dip just has lettuce, tomato, cheese, and black olives. But step it up with our extra toppings that add color and flavor: red onion, cilantro and pickled jalapenos.

Secrets to the homemade taco seasoning

Sure, you can buy taco seasoning to make this dip. But as we noted above, often the packets have additives and preservatives. Here we made a shortcut to taco seasoning using ingredients you likely already have on hand. You don’t even have to make a homemade taco seasoning blend: it’s even simpler! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Cumin
  • Chili powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt and pepper

You’ll be surprised at how these seasonings work together to provide a big pop of flavor to the taco dip. Say goodbye to taco seasoning packets!

Taco Dip

Making a more layered taco dip

Were you looking for a dip with layers, more like a 7 layer dip? Don’t worry: you can do that too! Here’s what we’d consider adding on top of the cream cheese layer:

  • Refried beans seasoned with salt to taste (and/or cumin or chili powder)
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

A quick way to soften cream cheese

One trick to this taco dip recipe: most of the time we don’t think ahead when it comes to softening cream cheese. It’s important to soften it for this recipe, since it needs to be warmed up in order to mix with the other ingredients. Here are a few notes:

  • Use a microwave to quickly soften the cream cheese. Place it on a plate in the microwave. Microwave 5 seconds, then flip over the block of cheese and cook another 5 seconds. If it’s not room temperature and soft at this point, try another 5 seconds but air on the conservative side. You don’t want to overcook the cheese!
  • When you whisk the cheese with the ingredients, it starts out chunky. It takes a few minutes to whisk up, so be patient! We prefer mixing by hand than whipping it all with a stand mixer: but you could do that too if you prefer.

And that’s it! Let us know what you think of this easy taco dip in the comments below. Grab your tortilla chips and start dipping!

Taco Dip Recipe

More dip recipes

Dips are perfect for parties and as game day appetizers! Here are a few more tasty dip recipes we love:

This taco dip recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten-free.

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Taco Dip

Taco Dip


  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This taco dip recipe is fast and easy: the ideal party appetizer for a crowd! Scoop up this irresistible creamy mix with tortilla chips.


Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened*
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • ¾ cup red salsa
  • 2 teaspoons each cumin and chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • Optional toppings: minced red onion, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salsa and spices until it’s fully smooth. The mixture will start out chunky, but keep whisking until the cream cheese is fully smooth. (It takes a few minutes, so be patient!)
  2. Place the cheese mixture in the bottom of a circular glass pie plate or other circular dish. Smooth into an even layer.
  3. Top with the cheese, chopped lettuce, chopped tomato, black olives, and other optional toppings. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or refrigerate until serving. (Leftovers last up to 3 days refrigerated.)

Notes

*To quickly soften cream cheese, place it on a plate in the microwave. Microwave 5 seconds, then flip over the block of cheese and cook another 5 seconds. If it’s not room temperature and soft at this point, try another 5 seconds but air on the conservative side.

**You can also add more layers to the taco dip to make it like a 7 layer dip: consider topping with a layer of refried beans (seasoned with salt), guacamole, and salsa before adding veggie toppings.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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Cottage Cheese Dip

This cottage cheese dip tastes just like ranch dip, but it’s made with a few spices and this healthy cheese!…

A Couple Cooks – Recipes worth repeating.

This cottage cheese dip tastes just like ranch dip, but it’s made with a few spices and this healthy cheese! Perfect for parties.

Cottage Cheese Dip

There’s nothing we love more than a recipe that’s ultra simple and delivers on flavor. Meet this 5-ingredient Cottage Cheese Dip! It tastes like that good old ranch dip (you know, sour cream and a seasoning packet?). But it’s made with this healthy low-calorie, high protein cheese! All you need are a few seasonings from your pantry to make this into a stellar party dip. I scooped a tester bite out of the food processor and immediately exclaimed “Wow!” Ready to experience the magic?

5 ingredients in cottage cheese dip

This cottage cheese dip is ready in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients: all you need is a large food processor! You can also make this in a blender if you like (see below), though the food processor is the best tool for the job. Here are the only ingredients you’ll need:

  • Cottage cheese
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried dill
  • Salt

Add a few grinds fresh ground black pepper, if you like! Then blend it up in a food processor until fluffy and smooth. That’s it! Take a scoop of the fluffy white stuff and give it a try: you’ll be amazed at the amount of flavor that come out of these simple ingredients!

Cottage Cheese Dip

Food processor vs blender

A food processor is best for this cottage cheese dip: it essentially makes Whipped Cottage Cheese that you’ll season with a few spices. But if you don’t have one, you can try with a blender! Here’s a breakdown of the differences:

A food processor is easiest because it easily blends into a smooth texture. With a blender it can sometimes get stuck at the bottom, depending on the powder level of your blender.

A blender can work: just scrape down as much as you need to. If necessary, you can add about 1 tablespoon milk or water to try to get it to blend (just don’t add too much or it will become too liquid.

What to dip in cottage cheese dip

You can use cottage cheese dip like a typical ranch dip! It tastes good with a variety of vegetables and crackers. Here are our favorites for using with this dip:

  • Carrot sticks and celery
  • Bell peppers
  • Broccoli
  • Snap peas
  • Kohlrabi sticks
  • Crackers of any kind, including nut-based or gluten-free
  • Crostini
  • Bread
  • Pita bread or pita crisps
Cottage cheese

Cottage cheese nutrition

Is cottage cheese that much better than a sour cream in a dip? What makes cottage cheese a healthy cheese? According to Healthline, here are some of the benefits of cottage cheese:

  • It’s a low calorie cheese. A 1-cup serving has just 163 calories.
  • It’s very high in protein. 1 cup has a whopping 28 grams protein, over half your daily need. Protein accounts for over 70% of the calories.
  • It’s also packed with nutrients like B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium.

While you’re only eating small quantities as a dip, the amount of protein you get with lower calories does make a difference. It also makes it a nice idea for healthy lunches!

Cottage Cheese Dip

More cottage cheese recipes

There are lots of ways to use cottage cheese outside of simply eating it with a spoon! Here are some of our favorite ways to use cottage cheese:

This cottage cheese dip is…

Vegetarian and gluten-free.

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Cottage Cheese Dip

Cottage Cheese Dip (5 Ingredients!)


  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This cottage cheese dip tastes just like ranch dip, but it’s made with a few spices and this healthy cheese! Perfect for parties.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups (1 pound) cottage cheese
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper, optional

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor* until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the bowl once. Taste and add additional salt if desired.

Notes

*A food processor is best, but you can also try in a blender. Stop and scrape down the bowl, and if necessary add about 1 tablespoon milk or water to get it to blend. Resist the urge to add too much or it will become too liquid in texture.

  • Category: Dip
  • Method: Whipped
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cottage cheese dip

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Mom’s curry dip

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Creamy Chipotle Pecan Pesto

Oh boy, we really did it this time! We took inspiration from Bouldin Creek Cafe for this chipotle pecan pesto but ended up with something that, dare we say, we love even more. It’s undeniably addictive, versatile, and perfect for sandwiches, roasted ve…

Creamy Chipotle Pecan Pesto

Oh boy, we really did it this time! We took inspiration from Bouldin Creek Cafe for this chipotle pecan pesto but ended up with something that, dare we say, we love even more. It’s undeniably addictive, versatile, and perfect for sandwiches, roasted veggies, wraps, bowls, tacos, salads (recipe coming soon!), and more. This pesto knows no bounds.

We’re sure you’ll agree once you give this creamy, nutty, smoky, and uber savory creation a try!

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Charred Serrano White Bean Dip

Dreams do come true! We had an idea for a charred pepper and white bean dip, but we never imagined it would turn out this good. Trust us when we say this is going to be your new favorite savory, spicy, creamy, lemony, oh-so-versatile dip. 
It’s th…

Charred Serrano White Bean Dip

Dreams do come true! We had an idea for a charred pepper and white bean dip, but we never imagined it would turn out this good. Trust us when we say this is going to be your new favorite savory, spicy, creamy, lemony, oh-so-versatile dip. 

It’s the perfect companion for veggies, wraps, flatbread, naan, and beyond. Just 8 ingredients and 30 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done! 

Inspiration

While not a traditional hummus as it doesn’t use chickpeas, this creamy, dreamy white bean dip is hummus-inspired with a smoky, spicy twist!

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