Hot Taco Dip is warm, creamy, and loaded with taco seasoned beef, cream cheese, cheddar, salsa, and cilantro for a popular party appetizer or tailgating snack!
Set a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Once the meat is browned, drain the grease from the skillet and stir in the taco seasoning. Cut the cream cheese into cubes and add them to the pot, along with the cheddar, salsa, and cilantro. Stir until are ingredients are combined and melted. Stir in the milk until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk for desired consistency, if necessary. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
After making the dip on the stove, it may be transferred it to a small slow cooker set to warm to keep it hot while serving (be sure to stir occasionally).
The heat of the salsa you use is going to determine how spicy this dip turns out.
Feel free to jazz up this dip by incorporating additional ingredients, such as black beans, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, pico de gallo, whatever you like!