Cheesy Fiesta Taco Dip
Cuisine: Mexican
Categories: Snacks, Party Food & Dips & Spreads
Recipe Source: Donna Elick
This Cheesy Fiesta Taco Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's perfect for parties, game day gatherings, or any occasion where you need a delicious and easy-to-share snack. It's a layered dip with a creamy base, a flavorful meat layer, and a generous topping of melted cheese. The combination of textures and flavors is simply irresistible!
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Serving Size: 12 servings
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz sour cream
- 16 oz shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided)
- 1 lb 93% extra lean ground beef
- 2 Tbsp Mrs Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1 (2.25-oz) can sliced black olives
- Chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat add ground beef, seasoning and salt. Stir to combine. Cook until browned.
- While the beef is cooking; combine cream cheese, sour cream and 8 ounces of cheese blend in a baking dish (9x9 or smaller for a deep dish dip). Spread cheese mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Using a slotted spoon transfer beef mixture and scatter over top of cheese mixture. Top with remaining 8 ounces of shredded cheese. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare toppings while dip is baking. Chop lettuce. Set on paper towels. Core tomato, slice in half and remove seeds using a spoon. Chop into small pieces. Drain black olives.
- Remove baking dish from oven and sprinkle with lettuce, tomatoes and olives. Serve and enjoy!