Description
This festive Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Taco Dip is a colorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for Fourth of July parties and summer gatherings. Packed with layers of creamy, cheesy, and zesty flavors, it’s as delicious as it is eye-catching.
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped blue corn tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives (optional)
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in sour cream and taco seasoning until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a shallow serving dish or pie plate.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Arrange chopped tomatoes and red bell peppers to represent the red stripes of the flag.
- Add a section of blueberries in the top-left corner to represent the stars area of the flag.
- Sprinkle blue corn chips over the blueberry section for texture and color.
- Garnish with green onions and black olives if desired.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a lighter version.
- Feel free to swap ingredients based on what’s in season or available.
- Serve in a rectangular dish to enhance the flag design.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg