This Easy Layered Nacho Dip is a dip that my mom makes and we all go crazy for. It's super easy to make, only a few ingredients and it takes about 10 minutes to throw together!
I love it because it's easy, fast, and oh-so addictive! It's also the perfect game day snack, game night snack, or for bringing along to a potluck.
Speaking of easy dips, my Pumpernickel Spinach Dip is also quick and simple to put together and doesn't need to be heated up.
Why You'll Love This Nacho Dip Recipe
- No heating required. You don't have worry about keeping this warm or heating it up, so it's great for bringing along to a potluck!
- Addictive. This is so simple, yet soo good that your guests won't be able to get enough!
- Make-ahead. You can make this up to 2 days in advance.
- Only a few ingredients. You only need a few ingredients.
Who needs 7 layers anyway, right?! These 4 layers are just the right amount for this layered nacho dip, it takes less time to make and the flavors enhance each other, rather than competing as they do in some of the multi-layered dips I've tried.
Sometimes less is more and that's definitely the case with this scrumptious dip. When my mom puts this simple cold dip on the table, it's gone in less time that it takes to make it!
🥘Ingredient Notes
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe:
- Shredded Cheese. I use sharp cheddar cheese and shred/grate it on the smaller side holes in the grater.
- Salsa. I use Pace Medium Salsa. This gives the dip a little spicy bit.
- Sour Cream and Cream Cheese. These are mixed together to create the base of this dip. It's a delicious, creamy, and tangy combo!
- Green onions. Green onions give it a nice fresh finish and a burst of color.
- Tortilla Chips. you can use any type of chip for this dip, including corn chips.
📖Variations & Substitutions
- Cheese - You can use mild, medium (low-fat or regular), or Mexican cheese
- Cream Cheese- you can use regular, light, or fat-free
- Sour Cream - you can use regular, low-fat, or fat-free sour cream
- Salsa - use your favorite or make homemade Pico De Gallo Salsa.
- Lactose-free- my daughter is lactose intolerant, so we use lactose-free cream cheese and cheese and either lactose-free Greek yogurt of this vegan cashew "sour cream" in place of sour cream
- Spicy -use hot salsa if you want it really spicy
- Add-ins: Avocados, guacamole, jalapenos, black olives, black beans, ground beef
🔪How to make Layered Nacho Dip
- Step 1: Beat cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth. Spread evenly in the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish (preferably glass). Spread salsa evenly over the cream cheese and sour cream layer.
- Step 2: Sprinkle on green onions, spreading evenly.
- Step 3: Top with grated cheese, spreading evenly over green onion (be sure to grate cheese on smaller grating/shredding). Sprinkle a few green onions on top, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
🌡️Storing Layered Nacho Dip
Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If you are just storing it overnight, you can simply cover it in plastic wrap.
These ingredients don't stand up to freezing.
I am a melted cheese girl and LOVE a warm cheesy dip. Actually, the melted cheese is probably my favorite part of nachos. So, I really didn't think I'd be a fan of this dip. But was I ever wrong!
This Cold Nacho Dip is totally delicious in its own special way. Plus, you don't have to worry about heating it up. You can make it in advance, then throw it in the fridge and bring it along to a potluck or game day party!
I'm not gonna lie.... I love game day food even more than I love the game, whatever game that may be. And I believe that's probably the case with more people than would admit. Nacho Dip is a great contribution to the game day menu because it is a breeze to throw together and you really can't go wrong with it.
This easy dip is also vegetarian so you satisfy those that don't eat meat and it's gluten-free (you just have to make sure you find a gluten-free nacho/chips to serve it with.)
Superbowl is coming and hockey season is in full swing, so there are lots of opportunities to make this nacho dip! But I truly love it anytime - we'll make it for our Friday night movie night or while we're having a family night playing board games or just hanging out. And it's great for taking along to a potluck! I use a 9X13 glass pan with a lid so it's very portable!
If you looking for an easy nacho cheese dip recipe, you'll love this one!
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Easy Layered Nacho Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese 8 oz package, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups salsa * I use 1 jar of Pace Chunky Salsa- Medium (428 ml)
- 2 bunches green onions, chopped *about 1 and ⅔ cups
- 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese *FINELY grated - make sure you use the smaller grating side on the grater
Garnish
- green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and spread evenly in bottom of 9X13 baking dish (preferably glass).
- Spread salsa evenly over sour cream cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle on green onions, spreading evenly.
- Top with grated cheese, spreading evenly over green onion (be sure to grate cheese on smaller grating/shredding)
Garnish
- Sprinkle a few green onions on top, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
Shannon C
My kids love this dip. I just mix taco seasoning to the cream cheese/sour cream layer and use some lettuce to hide the green onions from my picky eaters.
Terri Gilson
Glad to hear they love it, Shannon! Taco seasoning is a great idea 🙂
Michelle Helm
I'm 73 years old and quite a GREAT COOK, FIXER, If I do say so myself. I was tempted to spread refried beans on the bottom, but I didn't. I did HOWEVER slice some black olives in half and placed on top of cheese..for flavor and color. Eating it witj Detrout Made fresh chips I got at Krogets. This is YUMMO. LOL
Terri Gilson
I’m so glad you loved it! And the black olives are a good idea!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I would seriously just eat this whole dip for dinner if it was acceptable, haha! Those layers look so delicious. Pinning for any upcoming parties I might have!
Terri Gilson
Perfectly acceptable, Katherine, haha!
Cathy
This is such a delicious dish! I love when other people serve something similar, but I've never made it myself. Your recipe looks very doable. Thank you for a simplified version!
Terri Gilson
Yes, it's sooo easy to make, Cathy!
Colleen
This looks like a yummy dip, and four layers are definitely enough. This is on the menu for our next gathering, thanks, Terri!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Colleen. I hope you enjoy it
Bernice Hill
This is awesome. I made a layered dip years ago and never posted it. Four layers is definitely enough to make this a super addictive dip.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Bernice!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Bernice