Description
Loaded texas trash dip combines creamy cheeses, zesty seasonings, and hearty ground beef for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Guests will devour this irresistible southwestern-style party snack that delivers bold flavors in every delicious scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 g) pickled jalapenos (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend Creation: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until achieving a smooth, velvety texture using an electric mixer.
- Cheese Infusion: Fold in Monterey Jack and most of the cheddar cheese, reserving a small portion for topping, stirring until thoroughly integrated.
- Flavor Enhancement: Mix in minced jalapenos, crispy bacon bits, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients for a complex flavor profile.
- Preparation Stage: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and transfer the creamy mixture, spreading evenly to create a uniform base for baking.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top, creating a golden, appetizing surface ready for baking.
- Baking Process: Place in a preheated oven at 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip becomes bubbly and develops a rich, bronzed exterior.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and immediately top with reserved bacon crumbles, freshly chopped green onions, and additional jalapeno slices, serving alongside tortilla chips, artisan crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités.
Notes
- Cheese Consistency Check: Ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature to prevent lumpy texture and guarantee smooth blending.
- Spice Level Control: Adjust jalapeno and cayenne quantities to match personal heat tolerance, removing seeds for milder version or adding extra for bold flavor.
- Bacon Crispness Tip: Cook bacon until extremely crisp before crumbling to maintain crunchiness and prevent soggy texture when mixed into dip.
- Baking Precision: Watch dip closely during final 5 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, aiming for golden bubbling surface without burning cheese layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg