Description
Meaty Texas Trash Dip is a rich, cheesy, and savory Tex-Mex inspired appetizer that combines ground meat, creamy cheeses, and bold seasonings into a warm, irresistible dip perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground sausage
- 2 packs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- ½ cup diced green onions
- ½ cup diced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, drained Rotel, green onions, and jalapeños.
- Season with taco seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the cooked meat.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with black beans or crumbled tofu.
- Adjust spiciness by modifying jalapeños and Rotel heat level.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
