Description
Indulgent Creamy Taco Dip brings Mexican-inspired flavors to your next gathering with zesty layers of comfort and excitement. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every party.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 package (1 ounce) taco seasoning
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cut into cubes
Canned and Tomato Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly crumbled and no longer pink, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Eliminate excess fat from the skillet by carefully draining the meat.
- Introduce taco seasoning to the meat, stirring to distribute the spices evenly throughout the protein.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes and green chiles into the seasoned meat mixture, allowing the ingredients to meld together for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, continuously stirring until the cheese completely dissolves and creates a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the creamy taco mixture to a serving dish, ensuring it remains warm for optimal flavor and texture.
- Pair the dip with crisp tortilla chips, allowing guests to scoop and enjoy the rich, zesty blend of ingredients.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, healthier alternative that still packs delicious flavor.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild, medium, or spicy taco seasoning based on personal preference and guest tolerance.
- Create a make-ahead friendly version by preparing the dip in advance and reheating gently in a slow cooker or microwave before serving.
- Elevate the dip’s nutrition by mixing in black beans, corn, or diced bell peppers for extra texture and added vitamins.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg