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Texas Trash Dip

Texas Trash Dip: Irresistibly Cheesy and Crowd-Pleasing

Texas Trash Dip offers a delicious blend of creamy goodness and zesty flavors, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can use low-fat
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a good substitute
For the Flavor
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning homemade can be adjusted for spice
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic adds more flavor
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder fresh onions can add crunch
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika adds flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Bulk
  • 1 can Refried Beans black beans can be used instead
  • 10 oz Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies can substitute with fresh ingredients
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese a blend of cheeses enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Green Onions for garnish
To Serve
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips can also serve with veggies

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Fold in refried beans and Rotel tomatoes, then stir in taco seasoning.
  4. Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, and black pepper; stir gently.
  5. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and half of the sliced green onions.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve hot with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the base ingredients to maintain a creamy texture. For more cheesiness, layer cheese within the dip before baking.

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