Description
This Texas Trash Dip is a warm, cheesy, and flavorful dip that’s perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings. With creamy refried beans, seasoned taco flavors, and gooey melted cheese, it’s sure to be a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the 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 of the Pepper Jack cheese, and the diced green chilies. Mix thoroughly. Add optional cooked ground beef if desired.
- 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 such as sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, or jalapeño slices. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked and drained ground beef to the mixture.
- You can make this dip ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of the dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg