Texas Trash Dip Recipe
Texas Trash Dip is the ultimate warm appetizer for football season and family gatherings. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe feeds a hungry crowd with minimal effort. Every scoop is packed with gooey melted cheddar, savory refried beans, and a rich cream cheese layer.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise optional
- 1 16-ounce can refried beans
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn drained canned corn or thawed frozen corn
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- ½ cup thick salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 cups shredded cheese divided (cheddar/Monterey Jack blend works great)
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, extra sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in refried beans, black beans, corn, green chiles, salsa, and taco seasoning until evenly combined.
- Fold in 2 cups of shredded cheese.
- Spread mixture into the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then add toppings and serve warm with sturdy tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a meat version, brown 1 pound ground beef, season it, and fold it into the mixture before baking.
- Use thick salsa to avoid watery dip.