This crowd-pleasing Mexican Sour Cream Dip Recipe is perfect for last minute guests. All you need is sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, and a few spices. You’ll be ready for dipping in five minutes!
Do you need a quick appetizer that is sure to be a crowd favorite? This is one of my best recipes for a last minute appetizer, and it’s good for just about any occasion.
I first made this sour cream dip on Christmas Eve when I needed something to take to a party but was too frazzled to cook anything complicated. It disappeared quickly at the party, and no one was the wiser about how effortless it was!
I usually have all the ingredients to whip up a bowl of this dip at any given time, which is great for unexpected guests or kids saying, “Mom! I’m hungry!” (One of my kids seems to say that approximately every 15 minutes.)
You might have all the ingredients for this easy Mexican dip in your kitchen right now too. All you need is sour cream, salsa, a few spice cabinet staples, and shredded Mexican cheese. Go check, and I’ll wait right here…
Let’s make this easy sour cream dip!
All set? GREAT. Now just stir everything together, and serve it up with any kind of chip you’d like. This goes perfectly with potato or corn chips. You could even dip fresh veggies in it if you are into that sort of thing. I prefer to consider potatoes and corn my vegetables when I’m dipping. Plus, salsa has tomatoes, right?
Give this easy dip a try, and I think it will become a fast favorite at your house. Be sure to leave a comment to let me know how you like it. I love hearing from you! Happy dipping :)

Prep Time | 2 minutes |
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- 16 ounces sour cream reduced fat is fine
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 teasponns dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup red salsa I like Herdez brand
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- tortilla chips for dipping
Ingredients
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- Stir everything together except the chips.
- Dip the chips into this tasty concoction and enjoy!
You can substitute 1/2 packet of Ranch seasoning mix for the seasonings if you prefer, but this method is cheaper and skips the preservatives!
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I used this as a layer in a Mexican layer dip (instead of salsa and sour cream). Amazing!
I’ve made this 4 times already as written. Soooo delicious!! THANKS FOR SHARING!
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I use this dip all the time for parties w my friends… it’s so easy and everyone loves it.
My friends hassle me all the time about the recipe but I never share it … it just warms my heart to know they love it so much. Honestly this recipe has changed my life and made me feel value as a person… thank you for sharing… like they say sharing is caring!
All my love,
K-MAC
PS- does anyone else whip this up to Gloria Estefan’s “Conga”?!?
Thanks again!
First, I live on Isla de Margarita, Venezuela, we don’t have the jarred things and mixed cheeses. You make your own or use what you have. This is the best dip I have had in a long time. Homemade salsa, had to use an edam cheese, but it is excellent. To spice it up some I used jalapeños. I also used a teaspoon of garlic and onion powder, not 1/2. Thank you!!!!
First, I live on Isla de Margarita, Venezuela, we don’t have the jarred things and mixed cheeses. You make your own or use what you have. This is the best dip I have had in a long time. Homemade salsa, had to use an edam cheese, but it is excellent. To spice it up some I used jalapeños. I also used a teaspoon of garlic and onion powder, not 1/2. Thank you!!!!
Made the dip for my work dip day, it turned out good. I wish I had gotten a spicier salsa, I went with the original suggested one. Tastes great though. Thank you for sharing!
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