Loaded Cream Cheese Dip is full of southwest flavor with black beans, corn, salsa, lime and plenty of seasonings. Serve with chips, crackers or veggies.
8ouncescream cheese brick, softened to room temperature
8ouncessour cream
½cupsalsa
1tablespoonlime juice
2ouncepacket of Ranch dip seasoning mixor 2 tablespoons
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspooncumin
¼teaspoonblack pepper
1 ½cupsfreshly grated Pepper-Jack cheese
15ouncesblack beansdrained and rinsed
15ouncescorndrained
Fresh chivesminced, for garnish
Chips, pretzels, crackers or veggies for dipping
Instructions
In a medium sized bowl, mix together softened cream cheese and sour cream until combined and smooth. You can do this by hand or use an electric mixer. Stir in salsa and lime juice.
Stir in Ranch mix and other seasonings until well blended. (in place of individual seasonings, you can use 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning).
Stir in Pepper-Jack cheese, black beans and corn. If desired, reserve 1/4 cup of each the beans and corn for garnishing the top of the dip.
Spread dip into serving dish and garnish with fresh minced chives (and beans and corn if you choose). Serve with Chips, pretzels, crackers or veggies for dipping.
Chill for 30 minutes or so to thicken and set. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, pretzels or veggies for dipping.
Notes
Servings are approximate. This dip will serve anywhere from 6-10 people, depending on how hungry they are.