✨ This warm and cheesy taco dip is a must-have for any party or game night! Packed with layers of flavor, it’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect with tortilla chips. 🥳🧀
📝 Ingredients:
- 🥄 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 🥩 1 pound ground beef
- 🧅 1 small onion, finely diced
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌮 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 🥣 1/4 cup water
- 🍅 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 🥫 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
- 🧀 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 🥄 1 cup sour cream
- 🧀 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 🌿 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 🌽 Tortilla chips, for serving
📋 Directions:
- Cook the Beef Mixture:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Combine with Tomatoes and Beans:
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and refried beans until well combined.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the Creamy Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream.
- Use a hand mixer or whisk until smooth.
- Layer the Dip:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the beef layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly on top.
- Bake:
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the dish from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve the cheesy taco dip warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 35 minutes
- 🔥 Kcal: 310 kcal per serving
- 🍽️ Servings: 8 servings