Combine sour cream and taco seasoning to make a dip for nachos.
Combine taco seasoning and sour cream to make a tasty base for many variations of a party dip. Start with a basic mix and use other ingredients to create your own special blend of flavors, since many recipes for similar dips exist. Try dipping taco chips, raw vegetables, whole wheat crackers or nachos. Use low-fat or fat-free ingredients to limit the amount of fat and calories. Keep the dip refrigerated until you take it to the table.
Instructions
1. Place 1 cup sour cream and 2 tbsp. dry taco seasoning in a bowl with 1 cup cream cheese. Mix until creamy and thoroughly combined, using an electric mixer or wooden spoon.
2. Spread the mixture evenly in an 8-inch-deep dish.
3. Chop one tomato and three to four green onions into 1/4-inch or smaller pieces. Sprinkle them on top. Drain 1/4 cup sliced black olives and add on top, along with 1 cup shredded lettuce.
4. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese on top.
Tags: sour cream, taco seasoning