Description
Texas Trash Dip is a wildly popular and irresistibly delicious party dip that has become a staple at gatherings across the Lone Star State and beyond. This creamy, cheesy masterpiece combines the heartiness of refried beans with the bold flavors of green chiles, taco seasoning, and a melty blend of Mexican cheeses.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cup refried beans
- 4 ounce chopped green chiles
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
- 4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sliced black olives
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream, blending them until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the refried beans, drained chopped green chiles, taco seasoning mix, and 2 cup of the shredded Mexican cheese blend. Mix everything together until well incorporated.
4. Spread the dip mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the remaining 2 cup of shredded cheese over the top.
5. Bake the Texas Trash Dip for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.
6. Optional: Garnish the hot dip with chopped green onions and sliced black olives for a colorful and flavorful finishing touch.
7. Serve the Texas Trash Dip warm, with plenty of crispy tortilla chips for scooping and dipping.
Notes
To lighten things up, you can experiment with using low-fat or reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream, as well as opting for a lower-fat shredded cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 9 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams