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    Nacho Dip with Salsa

    Published: Apr 18, 2025 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Nacho salsa dip recipe with only three simple ingredients! This is a easy party appetizer. #nacho #salsa #appetizer

    Nacho dip with salsa is a quick and easy appetizer that only requires three simple ingredients and can be customized many different ways.

    This is the perfect appetizer to prepare in a matter of minutes for your next party, game days, or family game night! You can make this delicious dip in advance and simply heat it up when you are ready to serve!

    Nacho Salsa Dip recipe.

    What is it?

    Nacho dip with salsa is a Tex-Mex party appetizer consisting of three simple ingredients: nacho cheese sauce, salsa, and lean ground beef. This recipe is very similar to a beef queso dip with a nacho-flavored twist, and is a great party dip because it can be made in advance and simply reheated for your party.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Lean ground beef - I recommend using lean ground beef, such as 90/10 beef. You can add homemade taco seasoning for even more flavor.
    • Nacho cheese sauce - Nacho cheese is the secret ingredient that adds so much more flavor than Velveeta cheese. I recommend using my nacho cheese sauce recipe, which uses a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. However, store-bought cheese sauce works equally well.
    • Chunky Salsa - Use your choice of mild, medium, or hot salsa. I like using my homemade salsa, but you can substitute Pico de Gallo.
    • Tortilla chips for serving

    You can use this simple recipe as a base to customize it to fit your tastes. You can add green onions for color, refried beans, black beans, a little bit of hot sauce, or green chiles.

    If you want the dip to be even creamier, cream cheese or sour cream can be added along with shredded cheese, but that would dilute the nacho and salsa flavors, so adjust accordingly.

    How to make nacho salsa dip.

    How to make it

    Nacho salsa dip is fairly effortless to prepare. First, the ground beef needs to be browned in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then mixed with salsa and heated nacho cheese sauce using a fork or electric hand mixer. As soon as it is mixed together it can be served with tortilla chips.

    This hot dip should be served warm alongside tortilla chips. If you plan on bringing it to a potluck I recommend putting it in a small slow cooker to keep warm while serving. It is best to use a slow cooker that has a "Warm" setting, so you don't cook the sauce.

    Nacho salsa dip with tortilla chips.

    Storing and Reheating Leftovers

    Leftover nacho salsa dip should be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator, or covered in plastic wrap, and enjoyed within five days for the best flavor. Reheat any leftovers in the microwave until warmed through.

    Nacho Salsa Dip recipe

    Nacho Salsa Dip

    Nacho dip with salsa is a quick and easy appetizer that only requires three simple ingredients and can be customized a million different ways.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Tex-Mex
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Equipment

    • Large skillet

    Ingredients

    • ½ pound lean ground beef
    • 2 cups nacho cheese sauce (make it from scratch or buy 15 ounce can)
    • ¾ cup salsa

    Serving

    • Tortilla chips

    Instructions

    • Brown beef in a skillet set over medium heat. Break into crumbles as it cooks.
    • Warm nacho cheese sauce and salsa in a small saucepan while beef cooks.
    • When beef is finished browning, add to saucepan with nacho cheese sauce. Stir to combine and serve with tortilla chips.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This was originally published on January 29, 2020.

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