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Flag Taco Dip

A festive and colorful layered dip perfect for parties, featuring cream cheese, salsa, and a variety of toppings to resemble the American flag.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
Middle Layer
  • 1 cup salsa preferably chunky
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream for garnish
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced, for flag design
  • 1/4 cup blue corn tortilla chips for flag design

Method
 

Prepare the Base Layer
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Dip
  1. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of a serving dish.
  2. Layer the salsa over the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, followed by diced tomatoes.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and sliced black olives on top.
Decorate for the Flag
  1. Use diced red bell pepper to create stripes and blue corn tortilla chips for the stars in the top left corner.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dip can be prepared a few hours in advance; just cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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