Cream Cheese and Salsa Dip

If you’re on the fence about cottage cheese, don’t worry—you’d never know it’s in there. But the texture? So good.

Try a few of my other favorite dip recipes while you’re at it! My bruschetta dip is always a showstopper—perfect for everything from casual get-togethers to special events. And the cucumber cream cheese dip? So versatile! Spread it on bread for elegant tea sandwiches, serve it with crackers topped with cucumber slices, or use cucumber rounds as the “chip.” It’s light, fresh, and always a hit.

Simple Ingredients

Recipe Notes

• Salsa – Here’s a quick and easy homemade salsa recipe I think you will love!
• Cheese -I used cheddar and Monterey jack ,but you can use your favorite cheeses. A Mexican blend cheese would be a great alternative to try.

Below are the ingredients for this delicious salsa cream cheese dip.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Blend cottage cheese and softened cream cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Step 2: Spread salsa over the top of the cream cheese mixture in an even layer.

Step 3: Spread cottage cheese over cream cheese mixture.

Step 4: Top with cheese and serve. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or corn chips.

Storing Your Salsa Cream Cheese Dip

This dip stores beautifully! Just pop any leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 3–4 days. It’s perfect to pull out for a quick snack or unexpected guests—no reheating needed!

Make-Ahead Tips

Want to get a jump on party prep? You can make this dip a day or two in advance and let it chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. Just be sure to store it in an airtight container or cover it well with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.

Recipe Variations

This is one of those easy recipes that’s so fun to dress up! Here are a few creative ways to switch it up:

• Add toppings: Sprinkle with chopped green onions, sliced black olives, or even jalapeños for extra flavor.
• Taco it up: Mix taco seasoning into the cream cheese base for a spicy twist.
• Layer it like nachos: Spread the cream cheese mixture in a dish, then layer on shredded cheese, diced veggies, black beans, and salsa.
• Make pinwheels: Mix everything together in a bowl, spread on tortillas, roll them up, and slice into bite-sized pinwheels.
• Serve as bite-sized scoops: Use tortilla chip scoops, pipe in the cream cheese mixture, top with salsa and a sprinkle of shredded cheese—perfect for parties!

Can Salsa Cream Cheese Dip Be Baked?

Yes—this dip is delicious warm, too! I brought it to a friend’s house once, and she popped it in the oven, not realizing I usually serve it cold. Turns out, it was amazing that way, too!

More Easy Appetizers

I don’t know about you, but I love appetizers. Anytime I’m asked to bring something to a party, I’m the first to sign up for a dip or a snacky bite.

My friends go crazy for this hot artichoke dip—it comes together in 10 minutes and still tastes amazing even after it cools down. And this taco dip? I brought it to a neighborhood get-together and everyone was asking for the recipe before the night was over!

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