Dinner

Texas Trash Dip Recipe

ByGabriel Langdon December 7, 2025December 7, 2025

Introduction

Texas Trash Dip is a bold, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for parties and gatherings. Packed with creamy cheeses, seasoned beans, and a hint of spice from Rotel tomatoes, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm with crunchy tortilla chips for an irresistible snack.

A white round ceramic dish filled with a baked dip that has a golden and light melted cheese layer on top, sprinkled with small diced red tomatoes, green bell peppers, and fresh chopped herbs. The cheese is bubbling slightly around the edges, showing a mix of creamy yellow and white melted textures. In the background, there is a white plate with a stack of yellow tortilla chips, all on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
Step 3: Add the refried beans, drained Rotel tomatoes, and taco seasoning; stir until well combined.
Step 4: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, and black pepper evenly into the mixture.
Step 5: Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and half of the sliced green onions.
Step 6: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
Step 7: Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 9: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Step 10: Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or use a spicy Rotel variety.
Substitute refried beans with black beans for a different texture and flavor.
Make it ahead and refrigerate the dip before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the bake time if chilled.
Try topping with chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh, herbal note.
Use sharp or smoked cheddar to deepen the flavor profile.

Storage

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warm and bubbly, or microwave in short intervals, stirring occasionally to heat evenly.

How to Serve

A white round baking dish filled with a layered dip starting with a base covered in melted yellow and white cheese, topped with small diced bright red tomatoes, green bell peppers, and sprinkled fresh green herbs. The dip has a gooey and smooth texture with a golden slightly browned edge visible on top. In the background, there is a stack of yellow tortilla chips on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dip mixture a day in advance and refrigerate it. When ready, transfer to the baking dish and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if cold.