Philadelphia Creamy Salsa Dip

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes with seasoning

Fresh pico de gallo offers a fresher taste.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: vegetable sticks

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Vegetable sticks provide a healthier dipping option.

Soften an unwrapped 8 oz package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese by heating it in a microwave on high for 40 seconds.

Add 1 cup of your favorite salsa to the softened cream cheese.

Whisk the cream cheese and salsa together until creamy.

Serve the creamy salsa dip with cut up fresh vegetables and tortilla chips.

For a variation, rinse and drain one can of black beans.

Add the black beans to the softened cream cheese along with 1 cup of salsa and 1 cup of Kraft Mexican style shredded cheese.

Blend the ingredients together for a salsa alternative.

For another dip, stir in half a cup of ranch dressing and 1/4 cup of bacon bits into an 8 oz package of softened cream cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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