This quick and Easy Taco Dip features a creamy base of sour cream and taco seasoning that can be topped with your favorite taco fixings.
If you love tacos and need a quick party appetizer, this Easy Taco Dip is your new go-to recipe! Made with a creamy base of sour cream mixed with zesty taco seasoning, it's topped with all your favorite taco toppings-shredded cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and sliced black olives.
No cooking required, mix, top, and serve... or serve plain with a garnish of sliced green onions, which is both savory and pretty.
It's perfect for game days, potlucks, or last-minute gatherings. This cold taco dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that comes together in minutes.
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Why We Love This Easy Taco Dip
- Only 3 "Must Have" Ingredients
- Can Be Served with Your Favorite Taco Fixings
- Can Be Served Without Toppings (It's That Good!!)
- Quick and Easy to Make - a 15-Minute Recipe
Why This Recipe Works
This is one of those recipes that is so easy, you'll wonder why you haven't tried it before. It starts with making a simple dip of sour cream and taco seasoning. You could stop there and have a delicious dip with just those two ingredients, but adding just a squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavor of the spices and is a worthy addition.
Then the fun comes... topping this dip with all of your favorite taco fixings. It can be as simple as sprinkling some shredded lettuce and cheese and a drizzle of your favorite salsa (or hot sauce!). Or you can go all out as I have with lettuce, cheese, tomato, red onion, and black olives.
I've got a fun list of all sorts of taco toppings you might love, and you can use as many or as few as you want!
Oh... and if you don't have time for toppings, this taco dip is amazing on its own without them.
Doesn't this sound deliciously fun? Great!
So, let's cook!
Ingredient Notes
Here's What You Need for the Creamy Dip:
- Sour Cream - Use a full-fat sour cream for the richest, creamiest taste.
- Taco Seasoning Mix - You will need a whole packet of your favorite taco seasoning mix.
- Lemon Juice - Although, you can make this dip without lemon juice, adding just a little will brighten the flavor of the dip and make it extra tasty.
Plus, Your Favorite Taco Toppings and Fixings:
- Lettuce - A hearty lettuce like Iceberg or Little Gem works well and will stay crisp.
- Cheddar Cheese - You can use any cheese you like for tacos. Medium or sharp cheddar is readily available and super delicious.
- Cherry Tomatoes - Bright and acidic tomatoes are one of my must-have toppings.
- Red Onion - Sweet and savory red onion adds another dimension to the flavor of the dip.
- Black Olives - A few sliced black olives give a nice salty touch to the dip.
AND... Your favorite dippers!
- Tortilla Chips - I love tortilla chips, salted, yellow corn are my pick. But you can use your favorite flavored tortilla chip, white corn chip, hearty pita chips, or even bread stick dippers.
Please see the recipe card for the exact quantities.
How to Make This Easy Taco Dip
Mix the Dip. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, taco seasoning mix, and lemon juice.
Spread. Spread the creamy dip in a 10" pie pan or quiche dish.
Toppings. Top with your favorite taco fixings like shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and sliced black olives.
Serve. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
My Top Tip
♡ Rushed for time? Buy pre-made pico de gallo to replace the finely chopped tomatoes and red onion.
Taco Toppings List
- Lettuce, Shredded
- Cabbage, Shredded
- Cotija Cheese, crumbled
- Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded
- Mexican 5 Cheese, Shredded
- Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded
- Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
- Avocado, Chopped
- Red Onions, Finely Chopped
- Pickled Red Onions
- Green Onions, Sliced
- Cilantro, Chopped
- Black Beans
- Corn Kernels
- Pickled Jalapenos, Sliced
- Black Olives, Sliced
- Pico de Gallo
- Salsas, like Verde or Fire Roasted
- Hot Sauce, A Few Drops is So Good!
- Lime Juice, Just a Squeeze!
Make-Ahead & Storage
- Make-Ahead: Make the creamy dip up to 24 hours in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. A few hours before serving, spread the dip in the dish and top it as you like. Store it covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Storage: This dip, without toppings, will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Leftover dip with the toppings can still be eaten the next day if stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. Do not freeze.
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Easy Taco Dip (with Taco Toppings)
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Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Sour Cream
- 1 Package Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Lettuce, Finely Shredded
- ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese, Finely Shredded
- ¼ Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
- ¼ Cup Red Onion, Finely Chopped
- ¼ Cup Black Olives, Sliced
- 11 Ounces Tortilla Chips, 1 Bag, 10 to 12 Ounces
Instructions
- Mix the Dip. In a small bowl whisk together the sour cream, taco seasoning mix, and lemon juice.
- Spread. Spread the creamy dip in a 10" pie pan or quiche dish.
- Toppings. Top with your favorite taco fixings like shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and sliced black olives.
- Serve. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
Notes
Nutrition
Per 1 serving. All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.
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Jan Nunes says
We love how quick it is to make this dip for game night and it is so good with carrots and celery sticks!