Layered Creamy Taco Dip

Name: Layered Creamy Taco Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons taco seasoning; 1 cup taco sauce; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 3 green onions, chopped; 1 medium tomato, diced; Tortilla chips

Layered in a pizza pan, this taco dip makes a pretty presentation! "I prepared this yummy spread for birthday parties and family get-together," says Janet Vrieselaar of Rosedale, British Columbia. "It's wonderful spread on baked tortilla chips or low-fat crackers. I never seem to make enough—it's always the first appetizer to go."

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 cup taco sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 medium green pepper, diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning until smooth. Spread onto a 12-in. round serving plate. Spread with taco sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, green pepper, onions and tomato. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 78 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Creamy Taco Dip in Light & Tasty June/July 2003

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pattyntodd

Jan 28, 2012

I love this & serve it often. I use the sodium free taco seasoning to make it even healthier! You can find the recipe for the seasoning on this site.
galhall

Feb 6, 2011

Had the girls over and it went right away, they loved it and will definetely make it again. Made it the day before so had a chance to blend, yummy to the tummy.