A very easy but completely versatile recipe, this quick and creamy very Easy Taco Dip is so good with all sorts of things. Plus I will show you some ways to use it.
We’re going a little old school here. This recipe has been around a long time. I know I had it as a young child.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Taco Dip
This recipe is made a lot over the weekends when we have a movie night. The leftovers which there are rarely ever any of, we use for meals throughout the week. (more ideas for that below)
Tonight we made this delicious dip, and thoroughly enjoyed it with some chips and crackers. But we have made this dip for so many other things.
This goes great on burgers, hot dogs and even on veggies. I mean, honestly anything with cheese tends to make things better!
You can serve it with pasta, rice and more.
My teens adore it with burgers and hot dogs. Might be their favorite way to enjoy it.
I enjoy it with wraps. On sandwiches, with tacos. It’s incredible!
Yum!
There is a printable recipe for you to read and print below, but here are the most frequently asked questions about this easy taco dip. Be sure to check out all the sections to make sure you know exactly what is in store.
This dip is SUPER easy so there’s not a lot to know, but we have included some tips and ideas for using this dip in your everyday meals.
What you need for Quick and Creamy Easy Taco Dip
- 1 (16 ounce) block of Velveeta Original Cheese Product
- 1 (16 ounce) container of sour cream
- 1 (1 ounce) packet of taco seasoning mix
How to make Quick and Creamy Easy Taco dip
It’s pretty simple to make this Easy Taco Dip. And we love easy around here! Especially when it’s so yummy too!
You can microwave this, or do it on the stove. Both directions are included.
Cut your cheese into small cubes.
Directions for the microwave:
In a microwave safe bowl, place the cheese cubes, sour cream and taco seasoning and cover with a lid. Microwave safe bowl, put the cheese cubes, sour cream and taco seasoning mix and microwave covered for 3 minutes. Remove and stir well.
Replace in microwave and cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove and stir. If it still needs heating, do it 1 minute increments until creamy and smooth.
Directions for the stovetop:
In a medium sauce pan, add the cheese cubes and sour cream and heat on medium low heat, stirring frequently. Stir until almost melted and add the taco seasoning. Stir until completely melted and combined. Remove from stove and serve.
How to Serve Taco Dip
This dip can be served hot OR cold. We prefer it hot or warm, not usually cold. But it is completely normal to eat it cold.
What to serve with Easy Taco Dip
- crackers
- breads
- tortilla chips
- corn chips
- on sandwiches or wraps
- over hamburgers or spooned over hotdogs or brats
- in tacos – regular tacos or even seafood tacos, fish tacos, shrimp tacos or any other filling
- on actual main dish meats (over steak, chicken, pork, seafood)
- over or mixed into rice and pasta dishes.
It’s a great versatile sauce/dip.
Extra Ingredients to add to Velveeta Easy Taco Dip
- chopped meats
- bacon
- diced tomatoes
- jalapenos
- onions
Other fantastic dip recipes
Making the Recipe
Get ready to make this delicious Taco Dip. And let me know if you make it below! I can’t wait to hear how you use it!
Easy Taco Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces velveeta cheese cubed
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1 ounces taco seasoning mix
Instructions
Directions for the microwave:
- In a microwave safe bowl, place the cheese cubes, sour cream and taco seasoning and cover with a lid.
- Microwave for 3 minutes covered. Remove and stir well.
- Return to microwave and heat an additional 2-4 minutes removing at the 2 minute mark, and stir well.
- If it still needs heating, do it in 1 minute increments, stirring in between each minute until creamy and smooth.
Directions for the stovetop:
- In a medium sauce pan, add the cheese cubes and sour cream and heat on medium low heat, stirring frequently. Stir until almost melted and add the taco seasoning. Stir until completely melted and combined. Remove from stove and serve.
