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Taco Dip

[heart_this] · Jan 28, 2012 · 44 Comments

Taco Dip

A hot melted cheese dip inspired by the flavours of tacos! Serve topped with lettuce, tomatoes and avocados along with some tortilla chips for dipping.

With the big football game quickly approaching I have been getting some snack recipes together for the party. The burger dip that I made last week got me thinking about hot cheesy dips and one my favourites has to be this taco dip! Since I last made this dip I have learned a few things and I was just itching to make it again and apply what I had learned. The first thing that I wanted to change was to make it in a wider dish since I had discovered that it works really well for hot cheesy dips when I made the pizza dip . The burger dip that I made last week taught me that topping a hot dip with fresh ingredients makes it even better, as hard as that is to believe! If any dip deserves to be topped with fresh ingredients it is this taco dip as tacos are commonly filled with fresh ingredients!

Taco Dip
This dip starts out with some ground beef cooked in a tasty taco seasoning and then it moves on to your standard hot cheese base of cream cheese, mayo and sour cream and then it finishes with salsa and both jack and cheddar cheese. Next, the dip is thrown into the oven and baked until the cheese has melted, the top has turned golden brown and the sides are bubbling. After the dip is pulled out it is topped with your favourite taco filling ingredients such as fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, sliced olives, avocado, sour cream, etc.

Taco Dip
Just look at all of that melted cheesy goodness!

Taco Dip
You still can’t loose if you make it the old fashioned way without any toppings.

Taco Dip
Of course you certainly do not need to wait for the big football game to make a batch or two of this! It is amazing no matter when you serve it and it works great for any kind of social gatherings.

Taco Dip

Taco Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4

A hot melted cheese dip inspired by the flavours of tacos! Serve topped with lettuce, tomatoes and avocados along with some tortilla chips for dipping.

ingredients
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded (optional)
  • 1 tomato, diced (optional)
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1 handful cilantro (optional)
directions
  1. Brown the ground beef in a pan, drain the grease add the taco seasoning and water, mix and simmer until the water evaporates.
  2. Mix the beef, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa and cheeses in a large bowl, reserving some of the cheese.
  3. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with the reserved cheese, bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until it is bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 20-30 minutes.
  4. Serve topped with fresh shredded lettuce, tomato, avocado, olives and cilantro!
Slow Cooker: Implement step 1, mix the beef, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa and cheeses, place it in the slow cooker and cook until the cheese is nice and melted about 1-2 hours on high or 2-4 hours on low.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 621, Fat 54g (Saturated 21g, Trans 0.8g), Cholesterol 119mg, Sodium 985mg, Carbs 13g (Fiber 5g, Sugars 5g), Protein 21g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. cafemocha1124 says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:39 am

    I cant wait to try this

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:46 am

    yum… I can't wait to try. Your Jalapeno Popper dip is by far the most popular dip I make..Thanks for all your great recipes.

    Reply
  3. Sonja says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:52 am

    your dips always look so delicious! i want to run out and make them every time..

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:10 am

    You have the best dip recipes! I'm still a huge fan of your buffalo wing dip and direct people to your blog for that one all the time!

    Reply
  5. tehstotehara says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Such a man. Haha. "With the big game approaching…." Too funny.

    This does look completely delicious though. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Melissa says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:06 am

    There is nothing like a warm, cheesy dip while watching the game….or anything for that matter! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Nina Timm says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:19 am

    At the moment I would not dram of having a hot dip, becasue it is so hot here, but come winter, I will for sure try this.

    Reply
  8. Becky (Becky Bakes) says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:33 am

    I can't tell you how happy I am that you love hot, cheesy dips…and that you share the recipes! This looks like another keeper and I can't wait to try it!!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:50 am

    Oh help me. I could very well eat the whole thing myself!

    Reply
  10. Belinda @zomppa says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:00 am

    I'm still a little mad about the game…no Pats…but I think I would be distracted with this dish.

    Reply
  11. Sara says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:16 am

    Another inventive idea – I love your cooking style!

    Reply
  12. Pia says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:32 am

    This dip is looking so delicious. Going to try it soon

    Cook Healthy

    Reply
  13. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    January 25, 2011 at 5:08 am

    Mmm I love hot, cheesy dips! I could probably devour an entire bowl by myself! This looks delicious!

    Reply
  14. Joanne says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:19 am

    I know some boys in my life who will LOVE this come game day! Thanks Kevin!

    Reply
  15. kimchicsisters says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    The dip looks so good!

    http://kimchicsisters.blogspot.com/2011/01/downtown-aruba.html

    Reply
  16. Melzor says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    You know what? It's my birthday. Therefore, I'm going to make this and eat ALL of it (by myself) with a beer while I wait for my vegetarian boyfriend to come home from his art class. And then he'll take me out so that I can eat more food.

    Thanks for helping me nurture my gluttonous ways.

    Reply
  17. Ivy says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    The cheesy dip with taco sounds delicious.

    Reply
  18. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    January 25, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Oh great dip master, creator of Jalapeno Popper dip, I bow before your greatness…

    giggle….

    Reply
  19. Umm Mymoonah says

    January 26, 2011 at 11:54 am

    So cheesy and yummy, I would love to snack this anytime.

    Reply
  20. Lori says

    January 26, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    awesome!! This looks heavenly…. I just made a kind of texmex chili and potato thing that tasted yummy, but did not look nearly as decadent as this! Your blog is great!

    Reply
  21. kellypea says

    January 26, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    This is one of those recipes I have to keep beyond my reach or I'll eat all of it. YUM.

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    January 26, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    We'll be doing some serious damage to this dip superbowl Sunday!

    Reply
  23. polwig says

    January 26, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    Beef, loads of cheese and taco seasoning, can't go wrong with that dip. Looks yummy

    Reply
  24. Melissa @IWasBornToCook says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    This looks delicious. Can't go wrong with cheese, cheese, meat and cheese! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Fancy House Road says

    January 28, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    This dip recipe would be perfect for my Superbowl party. You can't go wrong with cheese, salsa, sour cream and meat.

    -Camberley

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    January 28, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    You have the most fabulous dip recipes. This one looks so great. Maybe I will try it with black beans instead of beef.

    Reply
  27. Amy says

    January 30, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Just in time for the super bowl. Thanks for the recipe… It looks delicious!

    Reply
  28. Culinary Cory says

    January 30, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Look at all that cheese and meaty goodness! Yum!

    Reply
  29. victoriao says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:50 am

    I'm making this on sunday Kevin! I'm doubling the ingredients, I am so excited!!

    Reply
  30. MyFudoâ„¢ says

    January 29, 2012 at 6:42 am

    With this as a part of my menu come Super Bowl, the game may not be the highlight after all, the cheesy goodness of this dish steals the show!

    Reply
  31. Shelbyrlff says

    January 29, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    This looks fantastic. With all your cheesy dips, though, how are you not morbidly obese?

    Reply
  32. eatme_delicious says

    January 29, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    This looks amazing Kevin!

    Reply
  33. Zee says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Beautiful! Looks simple and delicious

    Reply
  34. Lauren says

    January 29, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    This looks wicked. I realise it's not the point, but definitely think I'll make this a little easier to justify with some low fat cream cheese and low fat creme fraiche. Thanks for the idea.

    Reply
  35. ahmedabadonnet says

    February 2, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    yummy…
    ahmedabadonnet.com

    Reply
  36. Megan says

    February 7, 2012 at 4:13 am

    Made this yesterday. Turned out great! Can't wait to try the pizza dip!

    Reply
  37. Louise says

    May 8, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Looks fantastic! I am preparing this for my guests tonight! Thanks!

    Reply
  38. Tracy says

    May 31, 2012 at 1:48 am

    This is fabulous – found it on Pinterest and made it for a gathering Memorial Day. It was a huge hit!

    Reply
  39. Allison says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:14 am

    What is the best type of mayo to use for dips? The last time I used mayo in a dip recipe,I felt the mayo was to overpowering.What benefit does the Mayo bring to the recipe or can we omit it?

    Reply
  40. Kevin says

    June 12, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Allison: I normally use Hellmann's mayonnaise. I feel that the mayo adds a lot of flavour and creaminess to the dip but you could reduce the amount or eliminate it by replacing it with more sour cream or Greek yogurt.

    Reply
  41. Melissa says

    December 31, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Any time I need a dip I come to you! You are the dip MASTA! I'm making this and the hot pizza dip to bring in the New Year. Thanks!

    Reply
  42. Poame says

    February 6, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Mmmm..it looks soo delicious!

    Reply
  43. Carly says

    February 1, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    I make this all the time!! Just wanted to say it's the most popular dip I make 🙂 love your blog!

    Reply
  44. kevin says

    February 1, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Carly: Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy this dip! It's on of my favourites as well! 🙂

    Reply

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