Description
Zesty Texas Trash Dip blends creamy cheeses, spicy jalapeños, and savory ground beef into an irresistible party appetizer. Crowd-pleasing flavors meld perfectly, making you the ultimate game day hero with this crowd-stopping southwestern-style crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces/454 grams) can refried beans
- 1 pound ground beef (optional)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 (1 ounce/28 grams) packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 (4 ounces/113 grams) can diced green chilies, drained
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced green onions
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped cilantro
- Jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, and taco seasoning until achieving a uniform, silky consistency without any lumps.
- Fold in one portion of Mexican cheese blend, all Pepper Jack cheese, and green chilies, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- If desired, incorporate cooked ground beef for additional protein and depth of flavor.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to create an even layer that reaches all corners.
- Sprinkle the remaining Mexican cheese blend across the top, creating a complete cheese coverage.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the dip becomes effervescent and the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes to stabilize the temperature.
- Enhance presentation by garnishing with optional toppings like sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, or jalapeño slices.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, sturdy crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités for dipping.
Notes
- Customize protein by adding ground beef, shredded chicken, or keeping it vegetarian for flexible dietary needs.
- Control spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or selecting mild/hot pepper jack cheese according to personal heat preferences.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing and consistent texture throughout the dip.
- Drain canned green chilies thoroughly to prevent excess liquid that might make the dip watery and compromise overall consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg