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American Flag Taco Dip

Name: American Flag Taco Dip
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 8- oz packages light cream cheese (softened); 1 jar (16oz) chunky salsa; 1 cup (8oz) light sour cream; 2 cups shredded cheese (4-cheese Mexican or cheddar); ½ cup chopped green onions; 1 bag (9oz)blue corn tortilla chips (plus more for serving); 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); I deli slice white cheddar cheese (or similar); 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper (chopped (1 cup))

Published: Jun 24, 2019 · Modified: Feb 2, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 57 Comments

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Patriotic for the 4th of July

I don’t exactly know why, but I simply LOVE to make red, white and blue food for the Fourth of July! When my kids were young, it was layered Jell-O. At some point, I graduated to layered cakes and other foods.

No matter what direction I take, I always want to have at least one item with the right colors on July 4^th and that’s why I made this taco dip!

That is my theme from now until Independence Day – all recipes will have a red, white and blue theme. Some will be simple, others might require more work, but I am hoping that some of you will try at least one of these ideas to make your holiday more festive.

It's easy to make this flag

The recipe I am starting with is not complicated, but there is a time commitment in decorating. But hey, you are making an AMERICAN FLAG here….and even though it takes a little time, I guarantee this will take less time than it took Betsy Ross.

This dip is easy to customize and make your own. If you already have a favorite taco dip, use that for the main layer and then just use these instructions to decorate the top.

This dip is so fun, I decided to make a Web Story for it. Check out it!

How to make American Flag Taco Dip

To start, mix up the dip ingredients and spread it into a 9x13 pan. Crush up some blue tortilla chips - enough to make about a cup. Arrange the crushed chips in a 5x4 rectangle in the upper left corner of the pan.

rolling pin crushing blue tortilla chips in a bag

To make stars, I used a small star cookie cutter and pre-sliced white cheddar cheese. You could use a small knife to cut your stars, but you'll need a steady hand for that!

star cookie cutter making star shapes of cheese slices

Place stars in the blue rectangle. The number of stars will vary according to the size you make. Obviously, 50 will not fit LOL.

dip in pan with blue square in corner with stars

The red stripes are a mix of tomatoes and red pepper. The white stripes are shredded Monterey Jack cheese. You can use any other mild white cheese, as preferred.

I also want to note that the final dip is extremely mild, which will be great for a crowd that includes kids. But if you prefer something with a little kick, I suggest you use a hot salsa and also add 2-3 tablespoons of taco seasoning to the dip layer. Or – if you already have a favorite taco dip, substitute that for the cream cheese layer and then follow the rest of the instructions to make the flag.

I think I might try this next with a refried bean layer…YUM!

hand holding a chip covered in dip with whole pan of taco dip behind and outdoors

More 4th of July ideas

You'll need some potato salad, so why not make it Red White and Blue?

The beverages can be patriotic with Red White and Blue Vodka Slush or the ever-popular Firecracker Margarita.

And don't forget dessert! Red White and Blueberry Crumble bars are super-easy. If you want a showstopper no bake dessert, try a Frozen Patriotic Torte.

I think I can hear the Star-Spangled Banner!

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