Cheesy Texas Trash Dip
My Texas trash dip is full of my favorite Tex-Mex flavors and is very easy to make. Guests always rave about this when I make it for parties.
I love making this Texas Trash Dip when watching football. It's also a great side alongside dishes like my cheese taco shells , Mexican steak fries, or elotes. It is so addicting, once you start you can't stop eating it. It's super simple and always a big hit with party guests. The Texas in the name refers to the bold southwestern flavors. While the trash portion refers to just throwing in whatever you have on hand.
Bonus: As written, this recipe is also gluten-free and vegetarian. Always be sure to check your ingredients, though, as sources can change.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Cream Cheese: To quickly soften cream cheese submerge it in its foil packing in warm (not hot) water for 3-5 minutes.
- You can also microwave it in 20-30-second intervals as well.
- Refried Beans: I like using the vegetarian variety.
- Canned Beans: Be sure to rinse and drain all canned beans using a strainer. This will help remove excess salt and improve the flavor as well.
- Taco Seasoning: I used store-bought taco seasoning in this recipe. Feel free to substitute your favorite homemade variety, I'm partial to this one.
- Shredded Cheese: Shred your own cheese for the smoothest melt. Storebought versions often contain ingredients like cornstarch to ensure it doesn't stick together which can lead to a grainy texture.
How To Make Texas Trash Dip
- Preheat oven and grease pan.
- Mix cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir in beans, corn, olives, chilies, taco seasoning, and half of the cheese.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake until bubbly.
Frequently Asked Questions
My favorites are crackers, veggies like bell peppers, tortilla chips, and crackers. Set out a variety, and allow your guests to pick their favorites.
Yes, this dip is slow cooker-friendly. Cook on high for 2-3 hours. Turn on keep warm, and serve right out of the slow cooker.
You can make this dip up to a day in advance. However, do not add the toppings or bake it until right before you're ready to serve it.
Tips
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the creamiest dip.
- Prevent the avocado garnish from turning brown by brushing it with a little bit of lemon juice.
- Taking this to a party? Use a disposable aluminum pan for easy transport so your host doesn't have to worry about returning your dish.
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📖 Recipe
Cheesy Texas Trash Dip
Ingredients
- (2) (8) Ounce Packages Cream Cheese Softened
- 2 Cups Sour Cream
- 1 Can (16 Ounces) Refried Beans
- 1 Can (15 Ounces) Black Beans
- 1 Can (15 Ounces) Can Mexi Corn
- 1 Can (3.8 Ounces) Black Olives
- 2 Cans (4.5 Ounces) Diced Green Chiles Drained
- 2 Packages Taco Seasoning
- 3 Cups Mexican Cheese Shredded and Divided
- Cherry Tomatoes, Black Olives, Avocado, and Cilantro For Garnish, If Desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 pan with non stick foil, and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients, reserving 1 cup of cheese.
- Pour into prepared pan. Top with additional cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until warm and bubbly.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and black olives if desired.
Notes
- Cream Cheese: To quickly soften cream cheese, submerge it in its foil packing in warm (not hot) water for 3-5 minutes.
- Canned Beans: Be sure to rinse and drain all canned beans using a strainer. This will help remove excess salt and improve the flavor as well.
- Shredded Cheese: Shred your own cheese for the smoothest melt.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the creamiest dip.
- Prevent the avocado garnish from turning brown by brushing it with a little bit of lemon juice.
Nutrition
This dish was such a showstopper during last night's dinner! Had so many compliments on how flavorful it was! Love how this Cheesy Texas Trash Dip was so easy to make too!
Our friends loved it! Will make it again soon!
Love the name of this recipe! ???? I can't wait to try it this weekend for our upcoming family reunion. Looks amazing. Yum!
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
This dip is addictive!!! I'll be making it for our next game-day gathering!!!
Its name might be trash, but I call it treasure! I made this last night, and we could not stop eating it!
We can't eat corn in any form, but have learned to substitute tiny diced yellow squash instead in most recipes. We call them "squash niblets"! It was delicious!!
Use Siete' brand tortilla chips (non-grain, made in Houston!) for dipping.
Thanks for sharing your substitutions with us RC!