Quick Southwest Dip that’s perfect for whipping up when entertaining guests or to devour when watching your favorite TV show!
I was recently asked to make a recipe using California Dairy products, that would go with one of the Oscar nominated movies. Something fun that you could serve at an Oscars party.
I was stumped at first. I mean, I love movies and I love food… but trying to name food after a movie sounded hard! So I headed over to the Oscars site and started reading the names of the movies that were nominated for Best Picture and the actors that were nominated for Best Actor/Actress. The ideas started flowing.
I had about five ideas and narrowed those down to three and then ended up picking the recipe you see here. 🙂 Southwest Dip aka “Wild West Dip” – named for the movie Wild.
I think I’ve said a kajillion times how much I adore dips. I love dessert dips mostly but my husband is a huge chip and dip fan. I decided to combine all my favorite California Dairy products into one yummy dip and it turned out better than amazing!
My husband LOVED this. It has a creamy ranch taste but also has a southwestern taco flavor too. It’s filled with black beans, corn and cheese. If you’re a dip lover like I am, you have to try this dip recipe. So much flavor in one dip recipe. It’s the perfect snack to bring to your Oscars party! You will win the award for “Best Dip”. 😉
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz package light California Dairy cream cheese, softened
- 1 1-oz packet dry ranch dip mix
- 1/2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 1 16-oz container California Milk sour cream (I used reduced fat)
- 1 15.25-oz can corn, drained well
- 1 15-oz can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed well
- 1/2 c. California Milk cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions sliced thin
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, ranch mix and taco seasoning until smooth.
- Add in sour cream and beat to combine.
- With a spoon, fold in corn, black beans, cheese and green onions.
- Eat right away with chips or refrigerate to let the flavors blend together. Enjoy!
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Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I love the aka name. Ha! This dip would be soooooo popular in circles. I like the black beans as an addition.
Jen says
Thanks a ton Carol!!
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
Aw yum!! It looks so creamy-delicious, I know my family + friends will devour this in minutes! 🙂 Pinned!
Jen says
Thanks so much Anna!! And thanks for the pin!
Liz says
Yum – thanks Jen.
Jen says
Thanks Liz!!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Loving this dip Jen! Perfect for an oscar party! Pinned!
Jen says
Thanks Mariah!! You’re the sweetest! xo!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
I would be all over this dip! Your hubs would have to fight me off!
Yelena says
This dip is so simple, but it looks so appetizing and perfect for parties, and small get togethers.
Jen says
It really is! Thank you for your comment!!
Amy@Little Dairy on the Prairie says
Oh my goodness! I could eat chips and dip for dinner every night if my family would let me! I live on a real dairy farm in Idaho and love seeing a recipe chock full of dairy products! I can’t wait to try this one out!
jacque says
Simply AWSOME!
Jen says
Thanks Jacque!
Georgia says
I made additions to this recipe. I added some fresh squash, cooked and mashed, fresh garlic, and bacon. Was a wonderful addition to a great recipe.
Jen says
I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you!!
Ari says
We slightly modified this to feed a large crowd. We doubled everything but we added 2 whole packets of tacos seasoning and one ranch packet. We also decided to throw some Ro-Tel to add some acidity. Lastly, we nuked it in the oven until it was bubbly. This was the best dip we’ve had at our parties. It was good both hot and cold. Thank you!
Jen says
I’m SO HAPPY you liked the recipe!! Thank you for leaving such a nice comment! Happy New Year!