Retro Taco Pizza (Layered Taco Dip)
This Retro Taco Pizza is a showstopper! A vibrant, multi-layered dip perfect for gatherings, packed with creamy goodness and crunchy dippers!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Serving dish
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces mild taco sauce or Cholula hot sauce
- 8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup diced tomato (Roma or plum tomatoes)
- ½ cup chopped scallions
- ½ cup sliced black olives drained
- to taste Dippers tortilla chips or fresh cut vegetables
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mild taco sauce or Cholula hot sauce. Mix until smooth and well-blended. This will be the creamy base of your dip.
- Using a spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of your serving dish. This layer sets the foundation for your Retro Taco Pizza (Layered Taco Dip).
- Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the cream cheese layer. This cheesy goodness brings a delightful richness to the dip.
- Next, add the diced tomatoes on top of the cheese layer. Their fresh, juicy flavor will complement the creaminess beautifully.
- Now it’s time for the chopped scallions! Sprinkle them over the tomatoes for a touch of freshness and color.
- Finally, top your dip with the sliced black olives. They add a nice briny flavor that contrasts perfectly with the other layers.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve your Retro Taco Pizza (Layered Taco Dip) with tortilla chips or fresh cut vegetables, and watch it disappear!
Notes
- For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Swap the taco sauce for a spicy salsa for an extra kick.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.