I firmly believe that everyone needs a super simple nacho dip in their repertoire of summer recipes. I dare you to suggest another appetizer that equally appeals to cavemen-like beer sloshers on fight night; posh friends in wedge sandals on the patio; or ravenous teens on a long summer night. A layered nacho dip is the perfect make-ahead starter that is both simple to assemble and guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
After tasting a similarly delicious concoction at a party years ago, my BFF’s uncle simply rattled off a list of ingredients with the ambiguous instructions: “Use what you like and layer it in a serving dish.” So that’s what I’ll share with you today – my version of a layered nacho dip, which is hit every single time.
1 (8 ounce) package low fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup low fat sour cream
1/4 cup chili sauce (I like Maggi Sweet Chili Sauce or Frank’s Red Hot Sweet Chili Sauce)
1 cup medium salsa, drained (can substitute mild if you’re averse to a little heat)
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup diced red pepper
1 cup diced green onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (can substitute 1 cup cheddar, 1 cup Monterrey Jack)
1 cup sliced black olives (optional)
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream until well blended. (If your cream cheese hasn’t softened to room temperature, this will be quite the chore.) Spread the mixture evenly on the bottom of a serving dish, about 9 x 13″ in size, or 8 x 8″ if you’d like deeper layers.
Layer by layer, top the cream cheese mixture with chili sauce, salsa, green pepper, red pepper, green onion and shredded cheese.
If using black olives, sprinkle on top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Recipe treats 6-8 lucky friends to a scrumptious summer dip. (Warning – there are never any leftovers.) Enjoy!
YUM.
It is very yum, Nat :) Hope you make it!
Thanks for sharing Lena, I always need new Nacho dip recipes for my hungry boys :) Have a great week-end!
Thank you Helene, same to you!
Yummy, this sounds excellent and refreshing! Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome Anne!
I make one similar to this and omg is it ever addicting, so tasty and yummy!!
Addictive is definitely the right word, Lynda – once I start I can’t stop!
I too have a recipe similar to this and it is so addictive, there is never any leftovers!
Never ever any leftovers! By the off chance there are, I usually scoop ’em up!
Mmm, I can’t wait to try this! Homemade dips with cream cheese are awesome :)
Yes they are! Even my husband – who won’t touch a bagel with cream cheese – gobble this up.
Oh I LOVE this !! Scooped !!
Never did like the ones you can buy at the grocery stores (they always seem to have a “funny” taste to me).
Now to stock up on all the ingredients (I think this will become a “staple” in my house).
No need to buy the pre-made ones – this is SO easy to make at home!
I used to buy them on my way from work to a party (last minute thing) – ugh. Glad I have the time now to try all these wonderful ideas you have given us ;)
Looks amazing :)
Thanks heather!
I have been making this for a few years and take it to parties, it’s so good, I make it when we have people over as well because I would eat to much of it if I sat and watched TV and snacked on it!
Oh I agree Doris – I never ever make it for just us, cause we’d eat it ALL!
This looks so super yummy!
Thanks Jaime!
I love the advice you were given!
Ha! That’s the beauty of this recipe – a little bit of whatever you’d like!
These nacho dips are always a hit. I make it a point to keep the ingredients on hand because you never know.
You’re smart Debbie!
Yummalicious!! Pinned, thanks so much beautiful!
Thanks for pinning Darlene!
looks so good! great idea for an evening snack or in lieu of dinner ;-)
It’s good any time ;)
Winning dish!
:) I know you love it!
droolishous
Hahaha!
I love layered dips like this. You can pick up so many yummy flavours with one scoop!
Exactly!!
Perfect for summer and looks easy to make too!
It is so super easy!
definitely making this for the next bbq!
Please do Tracy!
Mmmmm, yummy! Thanks for the recipe.
YW Tricha!
Mmmm nachos. Who doesn’t love a good nacho dip? Totally making this!
Awesome! You’ll love it!
That sounds DELISH…..can’t wait to try it!!
Fantastic!
Hello.Looks yummy.I’m gonna definitely make this tonight. Thanks for sharing.
Anytime Nettie!
This looks so yummy but is there any way you can erase all the calories?
Ha! You can reduce them!
Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome Yuen!
Yum!
I agree!
This looks so good, I am going to have make this next time we have the family over!
Great! Enjoy!
I love this dip. so good
Thanks Rick!
This is always a great dip. I add taco seasoning to the cream cheese mixture.
Oooh, I’ll try that!
Great dip everyone will love it
Yes they will!
My favourite dip I could snack on this every day if I choose to…
Me too Michelle!
Thank you for this recipe.
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the recipe when its too hot to eat anything else this always works
oh my looks so Delish , this would be an a hit in our home , thanks for sharing :)
This DIP looks so delicious it’s like a taste of high calorie heaven
Thanks we certainly enjoyed this dip on card night and your (Warning – there are never any leftovers.)was so correct.