Best Microwave Salsa Recipes

Creamy, Salsa Dip (3 Ingredients, 3 Minutes!) image

Provided by Sarah in New York

Time 4m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (we use medium, buy you can use hot or mild)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Simple way: Put all ingredients in a bowl and microwave for 2 minutes on high.
Stir and put back in for 1 minute.
Stir and serve warm or store in fridge.
Fancy way:.
Spread cream cheese on the bottom of an 9x9 glass baking dish until covered.
Spread salsa over cream cheese.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over salsa.
Melt in microwave on high for about 3 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted on top.
This creates a nice layered look and is pretty on a table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 606.8, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9.6

Microwave Salsa image

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper or seeded jalapeno
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Mix well. Place in the microwave and cook on high heat for 45-60 seconds, or until heated through. Stir once during the cook time. Let cool to room temperature and serve. Or, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Velveeta Salsa Dip image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 lb Velveeta cheese
1 cup Taco Bell Home Originals thick 'n chunky salsa

Steps:

Mix Velveeta and salsa in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring after 3 minutes.
Serve hot with assorted cut-up vegetables, toasted chips or tortilla chips.
Makes 20 servings, 2 T each.
Variation: For Velveeta chili dip, prepare as directed, substituting your favorite variety of canned chili (with or without beans, regular or spicy) for the salsa.