Texas Trash Dip
A fun and cheesy appetizer that's perfect for gatherings, combining cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and zesty ingredients for a delicious dip.
Ingredients
Dip Base
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream For a creamier dip, add extra sour cream.
- 1 can refried beans (15 ounces)
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounces), drained Make sure to drain to avoid a watery dip.
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Adjust the spice level as desired.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Divided; 1 cup mixed in, 1 cup for topping.
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions Divided; half mixed in, half for garnish.
For Serving
- Tortilla chips For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the refried beans, Rotel tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the mixture; stir until well combined.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, and black pepper.
- Fold in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the sliced green onions.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is softened for easier mixing. You can customize this dip by adding cooked ground beef or shredded chicken for added protein. For a spicier kick, swap out cheddar cheese for pepper jack cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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