Layered Taco Dip
A rich, creamy, and flavorful appetizer packed with refried beans, seasoned beef, cream cheese, salsa, and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Fine-Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 ounces refried beans
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 1/4 cups salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced
- 1 cup guacamole (optional) for an extra layer of flavor
Instructions
- 1. Begin by placing the salsa in a fine-mesh sieve and allowing it to drain.
- 2. In a large skillet set over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning.
- 3. Spread the refried beans evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 4. Spoon the taco-seasoned beef evenly over the refried beans.
- 5. In a separate bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- 6. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the beef layer and spread it to the pan’s edges.
- 7. Stir the sliced green onions into the guacamole (if using) and spread this layer on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- 8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the entire surface, finishing with sliced black olives and green onions.
- 9. Cover the dip and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 10. Serve straight from the fridge with tortilla chips.
Notes
Store tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use a paper towel to absorb excess moisture to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg