Description
Texas Trash Dip is a bold, cheesy, and flavorful dip featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and a medley of spices. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions, this warm baked dip is perfect for serving with crispy tortilla chips at parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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
Spices & Seasonings
- 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
Garnish & Serving
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Combine Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Beans and Tomatoes: Stir in the refried beans, drained Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning until fully incorporated into the creamy base.
- Mix in Spices: Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Cheese and Onions: Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and half of the sliced green onions into the mixture gently.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the combined dip mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the dip from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Then garnish with the remaining green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the Texas Trash Dip warm alongside tortilla chips for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the dip mixture.
- You can prepare the dip a day ahead and refrigerate it; simply bake before serving.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream to reduce fat content if desired.
- Drain the Rotel tomatoes well to avoid a watery dip.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: Texas Trash Dip, cheesy dip, party dip, Tex-Mex appetizer, baked dip, creamy dip, party recipes, appetizer with beans
