It's National Chip and Dip Day: Nacho Typical Mexican Layered Dip

It's National Chip and Dip Day and that makes me happy.  The only thing I like more than peanut butter and chocolate is chip and dip. Anything that can go on a tortilla chip is welcome at our house.  Now we've all had layered dip.  Refried beans, lettuce, salsa, cheese.  The usual.  So how about something a little different? Sometimes it's fun to have a new snack to take to a party, or serve when your friends come over.  This dip is simple to whip up, and you can make it ahead.  It's pretty rich too.  This IS The Devilish Dish after all.  I've had this recipe for years.  It's another one from my friend Michaela over at An Affair from the Heart.  I've made this countless times over many years.  It makes a large batch so I make it often for tailgate and other get-togethers.  The last couple of years I've added it to my Fourth of July menu.  Everyone loves it, I can make it a little bit ahead (not too far ahead because the salsa gets "weepy"...) and it's fun to decorate like a flag.  And most of all it tastes delicious and everyone loves a good layered dip.  Bonus if you can find some Red White & Blue tortilla chips!

This delicious dip is fun for any occasion.
A true crowd pleaser!

The ingredient line-up

Combine the cream cheese, sour cream,
taco seasoning and bean dip and beat
until smooth and creamy.

Spread this into a large 9x13-inch serving dish.

Top with salsa.

Top with shredded cheese.

For the Fourth of July I love to decorate the 
dip like this. (Even though my entire family
hates black olives.) You can top with chopped
tomatoes, olives, chopped green onions,
chopped cilantro, pico de gallo, or any other
ingredients you enjoy! 

NACHO TYPICAL MEXICAN LAYERED DIP

2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese
16 ounces sour cream
1 package taco seasoning
2 (9 ounce) cans Bean Dip
24 ounce jar chunky salsa
1 large package shredded Mexican cheese
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning and bean dip in a mixing bowl.  Whip together until creamy.  Spread in serving dish.  Top with salsa, then layer on cheese and sprinkle with tomatoes.  You can also add a layer of drained black olives if you'd like.  We don't like them at The Devilish Dish Lair.  NOTE:  This makes a 9x13-inch pan full of dip.  You can easily cut the recipe in half with the same delicious results!

Prep Time:  Approximately 20 minutes     Cook Time:  0


This recipe was originally published on 3/23/11 and updated on 7/24/26