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TEXAS TRASH DIP

Texas Trash Dip

A warm, baked dip featuring a refried bean and cream cheese base, seasoned with taco spices and topped with melted cheddar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Southwest

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g cream cheese softened
  • 240 ml sour cream
  • 425 g refried beans
  • 280 g canned diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 200 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 50 g sliced green onions

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven-Safe Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Stir in refried beans and drained diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  4. Add all seasonings (taco seasoning, garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, pepper) and mix well.
  5. Fold in 100 g of cheddar cheese and 25 g of green onions.
  6. Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with the remaining 100 g of cheddar.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  8. Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve with tortilla chips.

Video

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth texture.