Ultimate Meaty Texas Trash Dip Recipe
Get ready to wow your guests with this Meaty Texas Trash Dip! Packed with creamy cheeses, zesty Rotel, and savory ground beef or sausage, it’s the ultimate party appetizer. This crowd-pleaser is perfectly spiced with taco seasoning and optional jalapeños for a kick. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies for a dip that’s irresistibly cheesy and delicious. Perfect for game days, gatherings, or when you crave bold Tex-Mex flavors!
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef or ground sausage (your choice of protein)
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 that extra Texas heat!)
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for dipping
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brown the Meat:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned.
Drain excess fat and set aside.
3. Mix It All Together:
In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Rotel, green onions, and optional jalapeños for an extra kick.
Add the taco seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Fold in the cooked meat for that hearty, savory punch.
4. Bake to Perfection:
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the dip is golden, bubbly, and irresistible.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
This cheesy dip is the ultimate comfort food, blending the spicy kick of jalapeños, the zest of Rotel, and the smoky flavor of paprika. Whether you’re hosting a party or cozying up for movie night, this dish is guaranteed to steal the show.
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