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Mexican Sour Cream Dip

Creamy Mexican Sour Cream Dip: Your 5-Minute Secret Weapon

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This Mexican Sour Cream Dip is a quick and easy appetizer made in just 5 minutes, perfect for gatherings and snacks.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can be swapped with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Red Salsa Use homemade or store-bought.
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Any cheese blend can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Substitute with fresh dill if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Fresh parsley can also be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used instead.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder Adjust quantity if using fresh onion.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Modify based on personal taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mexican Sour Cream Dip
  1. In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of red salsa. Fold gently until smooth.
  2. Add 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese, 1 tsp of dried dill, and 1 tsp of dried parsley. Also, add 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, 1/2 tsp of onion powder, and 1/2 tsp of kosher salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a thicker dip, strain the salsa before mixing. Always taste before serving to adjust seasoning as needed.

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