Tuesday, September 7, 2010

May 24, Quick And Easy Taco Dip

This quick and easy taco dip is so good you might need to make a double batch. Everybody is going to love it. It's especially good when enhanced with homemade taco season and homemade corn tortilla chips.

You can increase the amount of the salsa as desired.

Quick and Easy Taco DipIngredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon taco seasoning mix (Recipe Below)
1/3 cup salsa
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, taco seasoning mix and salsa. Spread the mixture into a shallow serving dish or an 8 inch baking pan. Top with Cheddar cheese. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour before serving.

Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips

Enhance your taco dip by serving it with your own homemade tortilla chips. These are only spiced with salt but you can add an extra kick by using homemade taco seasoning mix instead of salt.

The chips may alternately be prepared by spraying with butter flavored cooking spray and baking in a 350 degrees F oven for 5 minutes, or until crisp.

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas, cut into 6 wedges each
salt to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In small batches, fry the corn tortilla wedges until crisp. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Salt to taste while warm.

Homemade Seasoning For Tacos

This mixture, in place of store-bought taco seasoning, nicely enhances ground beef tacos, taco dips and taco salads.

Mix up a batch and keep it in your pantry for quick tacos anytime.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
5 teaspoons paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Great to use in your quick and easy taco dip.

You Might Need:

Commercial Restaurant Taco Bowl Basket

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