Description
Spicy and cheesy Texas Trash Dip delivers a flavor explosion that brings southern comfort to any gathering. Creamy layers of beans, cheese, and zesty seasonings promise a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every party.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef (optional)
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Base Ingredients:
- 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro
- Optional toppings: jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, and taco seasoning until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Incorporate one portion of Mexican cheese blend, all Pepper Jack cheese, and chopped green chilies into the mixture. If utilizing ground beef, fold it into the creamy base.
- Distribute the mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth surface.
- Sprinkle the remaining Mexican cheese blend across the top, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a bubbling texture and fully melted cheese topping.
- Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling moment before adorning with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or diced tomatoes.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, sturdy crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for maximum richness and creamy texture that creates a luxurious dip experience.
- Consider baking ground beef separately and draining excess fat before mixing into the dip to prevent greasiness.
- Swap traditional refried beans with black beans for a different flavor profile and added fiber boost.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting taco seasoning or selecting mild/spicy pepper jack cheese based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg