Description
Spicy Texas Trash Dip brings explosive southwestern flavors to party tables with creamy, zesty layers of cheese and bold seasonings. Crowd-pleasing appetizers like this promise guaranteed smiles and quick disappearance from snack platters you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (16 ounces / 454 grams) refried beans
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup salsa
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 package (1 ounce / 28 grams) taco seasoning mix
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, green chilies, and salsa until the mixture is smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the blended mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even, consistent layer across the entire surface.
- Create a generous cheese topping by sprinkling Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheeses evenly over the bean mixture.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for the cheese to become completely melted and develop a bubbly, golden appearance.
- After removing from the oven, allow the dip to rest and slightly cool for a few minutes to help set the texture.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and cilantro, which will add a vibrant color and fresh flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the taco seasoning and choosing mild or spicy salsa.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a lighter version of the dip.
- Swap refried beans with black beans or pinto beans for a different texture and flavor profile.
- Make it vegetarian by ensuring all cheese and seasonings are vegetarian-friendly and skipping any meat-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg