Description
This Meaty Texas Trash Dip is the perfect cheesy, savory dip for any gathering or party! Loaded with ground beef or sausage, creamy cheeses, and spicy Rotel, it’s baked to golden perfection and served warm. This dip is everything you want in a snack—rich, flavorful, and absolutely irresistible. Whether it’s game day, a family get-together, or a casual evening, this dip will be the star of the show!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground sausage
- 2 packs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips or crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Mix the Dip: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
- Add the Ingredients: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Rotel, green onions, and jalapeños (if using).
- Season: Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Add the Meat: Fold in the cooked ground beef or sausage until fully incorporated.
- Bake: Spread the mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add more spice: If you like extra heat, feel free to add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dip.
- Use different meats: You can substitute ground turkey or chicken if you prefer a leaner version.
- Make it ahead: You can assemble the dip a day ahead and store it in the fridge. Just bake it when you’re ready to serve.
- Cheese substitutions: You can swap the Pepper Jack cheese for a milder cheese if you prefer less heat.
- Vegan option: For a dairy-free version, substitute the cheeses with vegan cheese and use plant-based sour cream and mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Party Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25mg
- Cholesterol: 55mg