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American Flag Taco Dip

Colorful American Flag Taco Dip: A No-Bake Party Favorite

American Flag Taco Dip is a vibrant, no-bake vegetarian dish, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 ounces Light Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Chunky Salsa Choose medium heat
  • 1 cup Light Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a lower-calorie alternative
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (4-cheese Mexican or Cheddar)
  • 2 pieces Chopped Green Onions
For the Flag Design
  • 2 cups Blue Corn Tortilla Chips Crushed
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
  • 4 slices Deli Slice White Cheddar Cheese Cut into star shapes
  • 1 cup Quartered Grape Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Star-shaped cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the light cream cheese, chunky salsa, light sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions. Blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  2. Evenly spread the creamy mixture across a 9x13-inch baking dish, ensuring a smooth, flat layer.
  3. Crush blue corn tortilla chips and place them in the top-left corner of the dip for the star section.
  4. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the white cheddar cheese and place them on top of the crushed chips.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine quartered grape tomatoes and chopped red bell pepper. Stir gently to mix.
  6. Layer alternating rows of the tomato and bell pepper mixture with shredded Monterey Jack cheese across the remaining space of the dip.
  7. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  8. When ready to serve, place the dip on the table with extra tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending. Customize by adding layers of refried beans or guacamole if desired. Choose fresh ingredients for the best flavor and presentation.

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