Description
Spicy and loaded with flavor, Texas Trash Dip combines ground beef, cream cheese, and zesty peppers into a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Hearty layers of melted cheese and savory meat create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground sausage)
Beans and Base:
- 1 (16 ounces/454 grams) can refried beans
- 1 (8 ounces/227 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (1 ounce/28 grams) packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)
- 1 (10 ounces/283 grams) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained
- Tortilla chips
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced jalapenos
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced green onions
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, methodically crumbling the meat into uniform pieces as it browns.
- Eliminate excess fat by thoroughly draining the cooked beef, then integrate taco seasoning, ensuring even distribution throughout the meat.
- Preheat the oven to a robust 350°F, preparing a welcoming environment for your layered culinary creation.
- Blend cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Incorporate refried beans into the creamy base, stirring meticulously to create a uniform texture without lumps.
- Layer the seasoned ground beef atop the creamy bean foundation in a baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheeses over the meat layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the assembled dip to the preheated oven, allowing it to bake until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling blanket.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions and sliced jalapeños for a vibrant, zesty finish.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, allowing guests to dive into this indulgent Texan-inspired appetizer.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy texture and ensure crisp, clean flavors in your dip.
- For a leaner version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken, maintaining the same bold Tex-Mex seasoning profile.
- Consider mixing different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar and pepper jack to add complexity and depth to the classic dip’s taste.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make assembly quick and effortless, perfect for last-minute gatherings or game day snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg