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Easy Texas Trash Dip Recipe

Easy Texas Trash Dip Recipe

Are you looking for a party dip? Texas Trash Dip Recipe is perfect for you! This creamy, cheesy dip is so easy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Tex-mex
Servings 12
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer or spoon
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Can opener
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans refried beans 16 oz each
  • 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can diced green chilies 4 oz
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños optional

Instructions
 

  • Take cream cheese out early.
  • Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • This makes mixing much easier.
  • Shred your cheese if needed.
  • Chop the green onions finely.
  • Drain the olives well.
  • Open all your cans now.
  • Add refried beans to your bowl.
  • Mix in the taco seasoning well.
  • Spread this mixture in baking dish.
  • Make it smooth and even.
  • This is your first layer.
  • Press it down gently.
  • Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Add sour cream and mix well.
  • The mixture should be smooth.
  • Spread this over bean layer.
  • Use your spatula carefully.
  • Cover the beans completely.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  • Add Monterey Jack cheese next.
  • Spread the diced green chilies evenly.
  • Add black olives all over.
  • Top with green onions.
  • Add jalapeños if you like spice.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • The cheese should melt completely.
  • The edges will bubble nicely.
  • Watch it carefully near the end.
  • Let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.
  • You can add fresh cilantro.
  • Sour cream on top looks great.
  • Enjoy while it's warm!

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese always.
  • It mixes much better this way.
  • Don't skip the taco seasoning.
  • It adds amazing flavor to everything.
  • Fresh shredded cheese melts better.
  • Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents.
  • Layer your ingredients evenly for best results.
  • You can make it ahead easily.
  • Just refrigerate before baking time.
  • Add it to the oven before guests arrive.
  • Customize the spice level you prefer.
  • More jalapeños make it spicier.
  • Leave them out for mild version.
  • This dip reheats beautifully too.
  • Use your microwave for quick reheating.
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