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Baked Texas Trash Dip in a casserole dish with melted cheese topping and sliced green onions.

The Best Texas Trash Dip Recipe

This warm, cheesy Texas Trash Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Made with refried beans, taco seasoning, and a trio of cheeses, it’s perfect for any party or potluck.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
  • 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning mix
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, black olives, jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, and taco seasoning until smooth.
  3. Fold in half of the shredded cheeses.
  4. Spread mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  6. Garnish with optional toppings if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and flavor.
  • For a spicier version, use hot taco seasoning or add jalapeños to the mix.
  • This dip can be made a day ahead and baked when needed.
  • Reheats well in microwave or oven.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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