Texas Trash Dip
A warm, cheesy, and flavorful dip that’s perfect for parties and game days. This crowd-pleaser combines creamy layers with a spicy kick, topped with gooey cheese for an irresistible appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained
- Optional: 1 lb cooked and drained ground beef
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, and taco seasoning mix. Mix until smooth and well-blended.
- Stir in 1 cup of the Mexican blend cheese, all the Pepper Jack cheese, and the diced green chilies. Mix thoroughly. If using ground beef, add it now.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of Mexican blend cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the cheese on top is melted.
- Garnish with optional toppings as desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- If you’re adding ground beef, make sure it’s cooked and drained before mixing it in.
- You can use a larger dish if you want to spread the dip thinner or adjust the bake time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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