Description
Indulge in this irresistible Cheesy Taco Dip, perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy cheeses, and zesty toppings create a flavorful and gooey crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Taco Seasoning Mix:
1 packet
Water:
1/4 cup
Cream Cheese:
8 oz, softened
Sour Cream:
1 cup
Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
2 cups
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese:
1 cup
Diced Tomatoes:
1/2 cup (fresh or canned and drained)
Sliced Black Olives:
1/4 cup
Chopped Green Onions:
1/4 cup
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon (for cooking)
Tortilla Chips:
for serving
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef in olive oil until browned.
- Season Beef: Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer until thickened.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread cream cheese mixture in a baking dish, top with beef, cheeses, tomatoes, olives, and onions.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can make this dip ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
- Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can be substituted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/2 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
