Texas Trash Dip
Texas trash dip bakes into a creamy bean, beef and cheese party appetizer that is always a hit. Make this warm layered dip for game day or casual gatherings.
Servings: 10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Pound ground beef or sausage, cooked and drained
- 2 Cans refried beans
- 8 Ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 Cup sour cream
- 1 Envelope taco seasoning
- 1 Can green chilies diced
- 1 Cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 Cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Optional Toppings
- jalapenos sliced
- black olives sliced
- fresh cilantro
To Serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, and diced green chilies until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked meat and about ¾ of each cheese.
- Spread mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot, bubbly and melted.
- Cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Top with jalapeños, olives and/or cilantro, then serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
Soften the cream cheese: Let it warm slightly so it blends smoothly into the beans.
Drain the meat well: Removing extra grease keeps the dip from turning oily.
Use sturdy tortilla chips: Choose thicker chips so they hold up when you scoop the creamy bean dip.
Taste the base: Check seasoning before baking and add extra taco seasoning if you want more punch.
Cook until the center is warm: Bake the Texas trash dip until the edges are bubbling and the center looks hot and slightly puffed rather than just melted on top.
Keep it warm for parties: You can keep the dip warm for a few hours in a Crockpot. Just check it often and don't forget to top up the bowl of chips, as everyone will want to keep eating this dip!
Drain the meat well: Removing extra grease keeps the dip from turning oily.
Use sturdy tortilla chips: Choose thicker chips so they hold up when you scoop the creamy bean dip.
Taste the base: Check seasoning before baking and add extra taco seasoning if you want more punch.
Cook until the center is warm: Bake the Texas trash dip until the edges are bubbling and the center looks hot and slightly puffed rather than just melted on top.
Keep it warm for parties: You can keep the dip warm for a few hours in a Crockpot. Just check it often and don't forget to top up the bowl of chips, as everyone will want to keep eating this dip!
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1018IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2mg
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