Texas Trash Dip
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If you love a hearty, warm, bean dip, don’t skip this Texas trash dip recipe. Contrary to what the name indicates, it’s anything but trashy!
This dip is a southern staple with roots in Tex-Mex cuisine. The name is a playful term that refers to the dish’s simple and unpretentious ingredients. Some believe that it also refers to the idea that presentation isn’t really the focus of this dish. Similar to the idea of “Dump Cake”, you simply throw it all together without much regard for how it will look when it’s done. The melty cheese and garnishes take care of the rest. But despite the name, it’s one heck of a delicious dip that is perfect for sharing with friends and family.
What Is Texas Trash Dip?
It’s a layered dip that can be served in a casserole dish, or, in this case, an iron skillet. Over time, the recipe has evolved but seems to have settled on layers of cream cheese or sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning, and plenty of shredded cheese. Optional toppings include jalapeños, green onions, or diced tomatoes. But you can top it with just about any toppings you prefer.
This particular recipe is loaded with refried beans, cream cheese, green chiles, and tangy sour cream, and topped with melted cheese, and fresh garnishes. It’s perfect for game days and get-togethers where you want to share warm, cheesy dip with a Tex-Mex twist that’ll have everyone coming back for more.
Texas Trash Dip With Meat
If you want to add meat to this, I recommend using the skillet to first cook a pound of ground turkey or beef with 2 tbsp. of taco seasoning in a little oil. You can use that as the bottom dip layer, or spread it over the beans as the second layer, under the cheese.
About The Ingredients
Cream cheese – This is just a plain block of cream cheese.
Sour cream – Plain, not flavored in any way.
Refried beans – Look for beans without any added sugar.
Diced green chiles – You can buy them canned or chop them fresh. I used canned.
Taco seasoning – I do not recommend buying packets due to their ingredients. It takes under 5 minutes to make your own from spices that are probably already in your spice cabinet.
Grated cheese – This can be a single cheese or a blend of cheeses. Opt for flavors that go well with Mexican and/or Tex-Mex favors.
Green onions – You can use just the green parts or the whole thing. Totally your choice.
Cherry tomatoes – You can also chop bigger tomatoes if you wish, but smaller tomatoes give a nicer presentation here.
How To Make Texas Trash Dip
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Chop the tomatoes, and dice the onions.
Add the cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, green chilis, taco seasoning, and 1 cup shredded cheese, and mix together until well combined.
Spread the mixture into a 10 or 12-inch cast iron skillet.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the mixture.
Transfer the skillet to the oven, and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the oven and top with the tomatoes and onions.
Serve hot with tortilla chips, crackers, or whatever you prefer for dipping.
Storage
Store any leftovers in the fridge.
Freezing
Freezing is not recommended for this recipe.
Reheating
This can be reheated in the oven on low heat until warmed through. You may want to sprinkle some extra cheese on top to freshen it up a bit.
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Texas Trash Dip
Equipment
- 1 Large, cast iron skillet
- 1 large bowl
- 1 silicone spoon
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 8 oz. package of cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 16 oz. can refried beans
- 4 oz. can diced green chilies
- 2 tbsp. taco seasoning
- 3 cups shredded cheese (pick your favorite – Any Mexican blend will work too)
- ⅓ cup green onions (sliced thin)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Chop the tomatoes, and dice the onions.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, green chilis, taco seasoning, and 1 cup shredded cheese, and mix together until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into a 10 or 12-inch cast iron skillet.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the mixture.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and top with the tomatoes and onions.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, crackers, or whatever you prefer for dipping.
Notes
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