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Ultimate Texas Trash Dip: Cheesy, Warm Bean Appetizer

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Make this Texas Trash Dip for your next gathering. This hot, cheesy, and creamy dip uses refried beans and taco seasoning for a bold Tex-Mex flavor that disappears fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel), drained
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained (optional topping)
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a similar sized oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the refried beans and the drained diced tomatoes and green chiles until everything is well combined. This forms your base layer.
  4. Spread the bean mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese together. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over the bean layer.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the cheese is beginning to melt.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture over the top.
  8. Return the dip to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the top layer of cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven. If using, top with sliced black olives and green onions.
  10. Serve the Texas Trash Dip hot with sturdy tortilla chips or Fritos for scooping.

Notes

  • For a meaty version, brown 1 pound of ground beef or sausage, drain the fat, and mix it into the bean base before spreading it in the dish.
  • You can assemble this dip completely, cover it, and refrigerate it up to 24 hours ahead of time. Add 10 to 15 minutes to the initial baking time if baking from cold.
  • Use your favorite taco seasoning blend for the best flavor in this crowd pleasing dip.

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