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Texas Trash Dip

Texas Trash Dip

Delicious and cheesy Texas Trash Dip, perfect for gatherings and parties.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cheese Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream regular or low-fat
Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans refried beans 15 oz each
  • 1 can chopped green chiles drained and rinsed (4.5 oz)
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning about 3 tablespoons
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Cheese Topping
  • 16 oz shredded Mexican blend cheese divided (about 4 cups)
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • 13 x 9-inch baking dish
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Microwave cream cheese and sour cream in a large microwave-safe bowl on HIGH until cream cheese is softened, about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Stir in beans, green chiles, taco seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and 2 cups of the cheese until well combined.
  4. Transfer to prepared baking dish, and spread in an even layer. Top with remaining 2 cups cheese.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and top evenly with scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with additional ingredients like black beans or jalapeños for added flavor.

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