The Best Tostito Dip Recipe with Salsa Con Queso
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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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).
Can I make it ahead?
Absolutely! See the Recipe Tips and Variations for storage instructions and shelf life!
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Ingredients
Method
- Add 1 cup Tostitos Salsa Con Queso, 1 cup chunky salsa, 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 3 Tablespoons sour cream, and 1 taco packet or 2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Wash, dry, and finely chop 3 green onions. Add most of the green onions to the mixing bowl, and stir to combine. Reserve the remaining green onions for garnish.
- Serve warm or cold. (See the FAQs at the bottom of the post of heating instructions).
Want to take this dip to the next level?
Scroll to the Recipe Tips and Variations for some delicious mix-ins!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tostitos Salsa Con Queso
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- 3 Tablespoons sour cream
- 1 taco packet or 2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (see recipe in tips and substitutions)
- 3 green onions, chopped
Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
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STEP 1: Add 1 cup Tostitos Salsa Con Queso, 1 cup chunky salsa, 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 3 Tablespoons sour cream, and 1 taco packet or 2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.
STEP 2: Wash, dry, and finely chop 3 green onions. Add most of the green onions to the mixing bowl, and stir to combine. Reserve the remaining green onions for garnish.
STEP 3: Serve warm or cold. (See the FAQs at the bottom of the post of heating instructions).
Turn this into a beefy skillet dip!
See the Recipe Tips and Variations for an easy skillet queso recipe!
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
Hungry for More?
If you liked this Tostito dip recipe, here are some other Tex-Mex and Mexican food favorites to add to your list!
- “Mexican” White Salsa Recipe
- Easy “Grilled” Mexican Street Corn
- Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
- Cheesy Baked Refried Bean Dip
FAQs
Yes. If you substitute a standard 8-ounce block of cream cheese, make sure to let it sit on the counter until it reaches complete room temperature. You will also need to beat it vigorously with a hand mixer before adding the other ingredients, or the dip will turn out heavily clumpy instead of smooth.
A thick, low-liquid chunky salsa works best. Avoid watery salsas or fresh pico de gallo, as the excess tomato juice will thin out the cream cheese and cause your finished dip to separate or pool liquid.
No. The Tostitos Salsa Con Queso and the taco seasoning packet already contain high amounts of sodium. Adding extra salt will make the dip unpalatably salty.
To serve it warm, transfer the well-combined mixture from STEP 1 into a microwave-safe bowl or a small baking dish before adding the green onions. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until heated through. Alternatively, bake it at 350°F (177°C) for 15 to 20 minutes until bubbling around the edges, then stir in the green onions and garnish.
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