Ultimate Trash Dip Fiesta
Ultimate Trash Dip Fiesta
Ingredients
For the Meaty Base
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
For the Creamy Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles, undrained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garnish and Serving
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 bag tortilla chips, sturdy, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or a similar oven-safe dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and chopped yellow onion. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. Continue until the meat is browned and the onion is softened.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute more, ensuring the meat is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Stir in 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the cream cheese mixture. Add the undrained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained chopped green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Fold the cooked meat and onion mixture into the creamy cheese mixture until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the entire dip mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly around the edges, and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove from the oven. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and optional jalapeño slices. Serve immediately with sturdy tortilla chips.
⏱️ 1 min
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Ultimate Trash Dip Fiesta
Ingredients
For the Meaty Base
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
For the Creamy Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles, undrained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garnish and Serving
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 bag tortilla chips, sturdy, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or a similar oven-safe dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and chopped yellow onion. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. Continue until the meat is browned and the onion is softened.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute more, ensuring the meat is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Stir in 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the cream cheese mixture. Add the undrained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained chopped green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Fold the cooked meat and onion mixture into the creamy cheese mixture until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the entire dip mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly around the edges, and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove from the oven. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and optional jalapeño slices. Serve immediately with sturdy tortilla chips.
⏱️ 1 min