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Summer Staples: Super Simple Nacho Dip

May 30, 2014 By Lena

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.

Lena's Nacho DipAfter 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!

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Easy Appetizers, layered nacho dip, summer recipes

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  1. Natalie Rea

    May 30, 2014 at 11:30 am

    YUM.

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      It is very yum, Nat :) Hope you make it!

  2. La Cuisine d'Helene

    May 30, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Thanks for sharing Lena, I always need new Nacho dip recipes for my hungry boys :) Have a great week-end!

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Thank you Helene, same to you!

  3. Anne Taylor

    May 30, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Yummy, this sounds excellent and refreshing! Thanks for the recipe!

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      You’re welcome Anne!

  4. Lynda Cook

    May 30, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I make one similar to this and omg is it ever addicting, so tasty and yummy!!

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Addictive is definitely the right word, Lynda – once I start I can’t stop!

  5. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    May 30, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I too have a recipe similar to this and it is so addictive, there is never any leftovers!

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Never ever any leftovers! By the off chance there are, I usually scoop ’em up!

  6. Jason

    May 30, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Mmm, I can’t wait to try this! Homemade dips with cream cheese are awesome :)

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Yes they are! Even my husband – who won’t touch a bagel with cream cheese – gobble this up.

  7. Flora M

    May 30, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    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).

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      No need to buy the pre-made ones – this is SO easy to make at home!

      • Flora M

        June 1, 2014 at 2:14 pm

        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 ;)

  8. heather robbins

    May 30, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Looks amazing :)

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks heather!

  9. Doris Calvert

    May 31, 2014 at 3:08 am

    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!

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Oh I agree Doris – I never ever make it for just us, cause we’d eat it ALL!

  10. JaimeeM

    May 31, 2014 at 8:54 am

    This looks so super yummy!

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks Jaime!

  11. Victoria Ess

    May 31, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I love the advice you were given!

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Ha! That’s the beauty of this recipe – a little bit of whatever you’d like!

  12. Debbie W

    May 31, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    These nacho dips are always a hit. I make it a point to keep the ingredients on hand because you never know.

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      You’re smart Debbie!

  13. Darlene Schuller

    May 31, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Yummalicious!! Pinned, thanks so much beautiful!

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks for pinning Darlene!

  14. Nicky

    May 31, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    looks so good! great idea for an evening snack or in lieu of dinner ;-)

    • Lena

      May 31, 2014 at 10:04 pm

      It’s good any time ;)

  15. Michael

    June 1, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Winning dish!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      :) I know you love it!

  16. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    June 1, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    droolishous

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      Hahaha!

  17. Heidi C.

    June 1, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    I love layered dips like this. You can pick up so many yummy flavours with one scoop!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      Exactly!!

  18. DebH

    June 2, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Perfect for summer and looks easy to make too!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      It is so super easy!

  19. Tracy

    June 3, 2014 at 2:18 am

    definitely making this for the next bbq!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Please do Tracy!

  20. Tricha

    June 3, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Mmmmm, yummy! Thanks for the recipe.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      YW Tricha!

  21. Melinda L.

    June 4, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Mmmm nachos. Who doesn’t love a good nacho dip? Totally making this!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Awesome! You’ll love it!

  22. Crystal Leier

    June 4, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    That sounds DELISH…..can’t wait to try it!!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Fantastic!

  23. Nettie Colvin

    June 6, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Hello.Looks yummy.I’m gonna definitely make this tonight. Thanks for sharing.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Anytime Nettie!

  24. Karen E. Hill

    June 6, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    This looks so yummy but is there any way you can erase all the calories?

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Ha! You can reduce them!

  25. Yuen C

    June 7, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    Thanks for the recipe!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      You’re welcome Yuen!

  26. William Stewart

    June 10, 2014 at 10:51 am

    Yum!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      I agree!

  27. Julie F

    June 17, 2014 at 5:12 am

    This looks so good, I am going to have make this next time we have the family over!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Great! Enjoy!

  28. Rick F

    June 17, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    I love this dip. so good

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Thanks Rick!

  29. Rick F

    June 24, 2014 at 11:07 am

    This is always a great dip. I add taco seasoning to the cream cheese mixture.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Oooh, I’ll try that!

  30. Suzie M

    July 19, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Great dip everyone will love it

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      Yes they will!

  31. Michelle K

    July 19, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    My favourite dip I could snack on this every day if I choose to…

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      Me too Michelle!

  32. BobbiJo Pentney

    July 31, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    Thank you for this recipe.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      You’re welcome!

  33. Suzie M

    August 17, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    Thanks for the recipe when its too hot to eat anything else this always works

  34. Treen Goodwin

    September 17, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    oh my looks so Delish , this would be an a hit in our home , thanks for sharing :)

  35. Debbie White Beattie

    June 24, 2016 at 4:22 am

    This DIP looks so delicious it’s like a taste of high calorie heaven

  36. kathy downey

    October 13, 2016 at 11:03 am

    Thanks we certainly enjoyed this dip on card night and your (Warning – there are never any leftovers.)was so correct.

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