Looking for something relatively inexpensive to round out a meal and increase its rib-sticking qualities? Check out this fast and easy creamy salsa dip. With just three ingredients, it doesn’t get much easier than this.

You’ll need a package of cream cheese (we tested with ALDI brand), a 14-or-so ounce can of diced tomatoes and chilies, and some garlic powder. You can also use salsa instead of diced tomatoes. Want to include a dash of hot sauce? Use your imagination!

Simply heat everything in a pan and whisk until smooth. Use a lower temperature to avoid scorching. You could also choose to salt it, but our chips were plenty salty to the taste.

Mmm, organic blue corn chips

This is great as an accompaniment to tex-mex or pizza. You could also add in some mashed, cooked beans for a more substantial main course.

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