The Best Tostito Dip Recipe with Salsa Con Queso

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This creamy, savory, Tostito dip recipe is the perfect party dip and late night snack for queso or salsa lovers! It’s cheap, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser!

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About This Tostito Dip Recipe

You love queso and you love salsa, but have you tried them together?

This simple, crowd-pleasing Tostito dip recipe is the creamy party dip your taco night has been missing!

It’s a low-effort, easy appetizer and snack that you can make ahead with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and fridge.

Make it mild, make it spicy, use it as a dip, a sauce, or a dressing.

Everyone will love this Tex-Mex wonder!

YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE BECAUSE IT’S:

• Quick and easy. This recipe comes together in under 5 minutes using simple ingredients.
• Uses pantry staples. You likely have most, if not all of the ingredients for this dip on hand, so you’ll always have a quick party dip in your back pocket.
• Great for a crowd. This recipe makes 12 servings and can easily be doubled or tripled for larger groups.
• Incredibly versatile. You can use this dip for chips, all your Mexican food favorites, or even turn it into a skillet queso dip (see recipe instructions in the tips and variations).

Key Ingredients

• Tostitos Salsa Con Queso: This jarred cheese dip serves as the flavor-packed, gooey backbone of the dish. It melts beautifully and adds an immediate kick of mild jalapeño heat. If you cannot find this exact brand, any smooth, jarred yellow queso dip will work perfectly.
• Chunky Salsa: Adding salsa provides an essential acid and texture element that cuts through the heavy dairy. Go with a medium or mild chunky style to ensure you get distinct bits of tomato, onion, and pepper in every bite. If your salsa is exceptionally watery, strain it through a mesh sieve for a minute first to keep the dip from getting runny.
• Whipped Cream Cheese: Using the whipped version is a major secret for success. It blends smoothly without requiring a stand mixer and stays light, fluffy, and scoopable even when chilled. If you only have a block of standard cream cheese, make sure to let it soften completely to room temperature and beat it well before mixing.
• Sour Cream: Adds a smooth, tangy sharpness that balances out the rich cream cheese and queso. It also thins the texture slightly to make it easier to scoop with a fragile tortilla chip. Full-fat sour cream delivers the best flavor, but plain Greek yogurt is an excellent, protein-packed substitute.
• Taco Seasoning: Gives the dip its deep, smoky Mexican flavor profile. You can use a standard store-bought packet or whip up a quick homemade blend using chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano (check our tips section below for the exact ratios).
• Green Onions: Finely chopped scallions added at the very end provide a beautiful green contrast, a fresh crunch, and a subtle onion bite that cuts through the rich, cheesy layers.

Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions

1. Mix the base: Add the Tostitos Salsa Con Queso, chunky salsa, whipped cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning packet (or homemade taco seasoning) to a medium mixing bowl and stir thoroughly until completely smooth and combined.
2. Prep and add the aromatics: Wash, dry, and finely chop the green onions. Add most of the green onions to the mixing bowl and stir to combine. Reserve the remaining green onions for garnish.
3. Finish and Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, top with the reserved green onions, and serve warm or cold.

Recipe Tips and Variations

Secrets for Success

• Mix until smooth: Keep stirring until the dip is completely smooth. The whipped cream cheese starts a little clumpy, but will blend properly with a vigorous stir.

Storage Tips

• Room temperature: Because of the cream cheese, this recipe can only sit at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Variations

• Use homemade taco seasoning. Here’s a simple taco seasoning recipe that you can store and keep on hand:
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Use regular cream cheese: Don’t have whipped cream cheese? 8 oz of regular softened cream cheese works great, too!
• Experiment with tasty mix-ins like:
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 4 oz diced pickled jalapenos
  • ¼ cup diced black olives
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ½ cup taco seasoned ground beef
• Make it a skillet cheese dip: In a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe nonstick skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef with a packet of taco seasoning and drain the excess grease. Top the meat mixture with as much of the Tostito dip as you desire and 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Baked at 400° for 15-20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes if you like the cheese golden brown (watch closely).

Serve This With

This creamy Tostitos dip goes great with tortilla chips, but you can also use it as a dressing, dip, or sauce for:

• Tacos
• Burritos
• Enchiladas
• Taquitos
• Taco bowls
• Mexican pizza
• Veggies
• Pretzel thins
• Corn chips

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