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Tangy Fiesta Dip Recipe

Tangy Fiesta Dip Recipe


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  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x

Description

Delightful creamy fiesta dip blends Mexican-inspired flavors for an irresistible appetizer. Spicy jalapeños, tangy cream cheese, and zesty seasonings create a crowd-pleasing party starter you’ll crave at every gathering.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 16 oz (454 g) sour cream
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz (226 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 15 oz (425 g) can fire-roasted corn, drained
  • 10 oz (283 g) can rotel, drained
  • 4 oz (113 g) can diced green chiles, drained
  • 1 oz (28 g) packet ranch seasoning mix

Instructions

  1. Blend Base: In a large mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese until smooth and airy using a hand mixer, creating a velvety foundation for the dip.
  2. Layer Flavors: Integrate sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, fire-roasted corn, rotel tomatoes, green chiles, and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring methodically to ensure each ingredient is evenly distributed and harmoniously combined.
  3. Chill and Marry: Cover the bowl with a tight lid or plastic wrap, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and intensify, transforming the mixture into a cohesive, zesty fiesta dip.
  4. Serve with Flair: Remove from refrigeration and present alongside tortilla chips or preferred dipping accompaniments, ready to tantalize taste buds with its vibrant southwestern-inspired profile.

Notes

  • Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate the dip for at least 2-3 hours to allow ingredients to meld and intensify taste profiles.
  • Texture Tips: Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and easier mixing.
  • Customize Your Kick: Adjust ranch seasoning and green chiles to control spice level according to personal preference.
  • Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare this dip up to 24 hours in advance for stress-free entertaining and enhanced flavor development.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snacks
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 9
  • Calories: 194
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 467 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 41 mg