This crowd favorite hot bean dip gets its popular flavor from taco seasoning and green chiles baked in a mix of cream cheese, sour cream, and Mexican cheese. Texas trash dip is definitely a crowd pleaser!
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“I tried this out and brought it to a dinner party last month, added an extra half or so packet of taco seasoning. It was a HUGE hit, and was totally delicious. I’m making it again this weekend for my son’s birthday party.. a lot of grown ups and relatives are coming so we need some good dips. This one should be a favorite!” ~Katie, FoodieCrush reader
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The Easiest Dip You’ll Ever Make
If there’s anything that Texans are proud of — besides their sweet tea and barbecue— it’s their football. I mean, HELLO! Dallas. Houston. Cheerleaders! And FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!!
Given my obsession for that show and my beloved Tim Riggins (my sleep pillow is actually named after him, thank you very much because I copied my friend Amy Shellhorn who also has a Riggins hall pass), that alone should make me an honorary resident of the state.
So when McCormick asked me to be a part of their 50 Dips campaign to celebrate football and feasting, my football-loving husband said in his best Texan twang, “Good Gawd (as I hear the Texans say)…YES!”
Wait. What? 50 dips? Yes! 50 easy dips inspired by each state, and perfect for representin’ your favorite team. So to honor the Dallas Cowboys, here’s my favorite cream cheese bean dip — trashed up, Texas-style.
Heidi’s Tips for Making This Recipe
- Make sure to buy brick-style cream cheese for the heartiest, creamiest bean dip. And since it’s game day, opt for the full-fat kind. 😉
- Instead of waiting ages for the cream cheese to soften to room temp, I like to nuke it briefly in the microwave to make it easier to whisk.
- If you keep scrolling down through the comment section of this recipe, you’ll see some of the suggestions readers have given to make this Mexican cheese dip even better. Suggestions include: adding pickled jalapeños to the dip, topping the dip with a layer of salsa before sprinkling on the final layer of cheese, swapping the beans for seasoned ground beef, and adding sliced avocado to the dip after it’s been baked. All good suggestions!
Grab These Ingredients
The full recipe, with amounts, can be found in the recipe card below.
- Cream cheese + sour cream — Makes for the creamiest, richest dip. You need a little sour cream to break up the thick cream cheese, so don’t use just one or the other!
- Refried beans — If you’ll be serving this dip to vegetarians, double check that your refried beans are certified vegetarian. Some aren’t, so be sure to read the fine print!
- Chopped green chiles — Choose whatever level of spice you want. We like things spicy, so I skipped the mild chiles and went straight for the hot ones.
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix — Taste the unbaked dip and add extra taco seasoning for a bolder flavor, if desired.
- Shredded Mexican cheese — Use your favorite cheese or cheese blend if you don’t have a Mexican cheese blend on hand. Sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack would all be good substitutions.
Heidi’s Tip: For this trashy Texas dip, I took McCormick’s original recipe and gave it a tweak. The Mexican seasoning delivers thanks to a packet of McCormick Taco Seasoning. I made this dip my own by adding more chiles to the mix. Yaaaas. More chiles! Because in Texas — as I’ve been reprimanded told — they like their spice. And so do I!
Making Texas Trash Dip in 3 Steps
- Stir it all together. Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, green chiles, seasoning mix, and most of the shredded cheese.
- Top with MORE cheese. Turn mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with even more shredded cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. It’ll only take about 20ish minutes.
Heidi’s Tip: For presentation’s sake, I added another swath of sour cream, chopped green onions and chopped olives on top because I just couldn’t help myself. I had intended on adding some chopped avocado as well, but the dang thing wasn’t ripe in time, so guess what? Next time it is.
If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on this recipe below and leave a comment, take a photo and tag me on Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.
Cheesy Texas Trash Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (the kind sold in a foil-wrapped brick)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 32 ounces refried beans (two 16 ounce cans)
- 7 ounces canned chopped green chiles , drained
- 1 package McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix
- 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend , divided
- chopped green onion , for serving
- sliced black olives , for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Microwave cream cheese and sour cream in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 minute or until cheese is softened. Remove from microwave. Mix with wire whisk until smooth. Add refried beans, green chiles, Seasoning Mix and 2 cups of the cheese; mix well.
- Spread bean mixture into 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped green onion and black olives. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions
Pretty much any carb-heavy cracker or chip pairs perfectly with this trash dip recipe. A few of my faves are:
- Toasted baguette slices
- Tortilla chips
- Fritos
- Pita chips
- Pretzel chips
- Crackers
More Cheesy Dips You’ll Love
- Mexican Corn Dip (Hot or Cold!)
- Homemade Queso Dip
- Beer Cheese Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Kira
This has become a favorite at my house. The hubby and I aren’t super big on spice, so I only use a 4 oz can of chiles, but everything else is as written. It pairs beautifully with a friend’s recipe for homemade, lightly sweetened tortillas.
What a great way to make it your own, and I like the idea of adding a little sweet bite with it!
Katie
I tried this out and brought it to a dinner party last month, added an extra half or so packet of taco seasoning. It was a HUGE hit, and was totally delicious. I’m making it again this weekend for my son’s birthday party.. a lot of grown ups and relatives are coming so we need some good dips. This one should be a favorite! Thanks for sharing it Heidi.
I’m thrilled it was such a hit! So glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for coming back and leaving the comment and 5 star review!
ELIZABETH F
If anyone else is looking for a good Keto alternative, trade ground beef for the beans.. stirring the taco seasoning in while it’s browning. Om nom nom…
Amber
Can I make this one day ahead and bake before serving? It seems like it would be okay if I did but just bring it out of the fridge maybe 30 minutes before?
Yes, that should be totally fine Amber. You may have to bake it just a bit longer if it’s straight from the fridge.
Suzan
Love your recipes. Thank you for making them easy to print….easier to make.
Thea
Yum! I’m from So Cal and have been making a similar dip for years. Mine called for 2 cans of bean dip. I like Trader Joe’s refried beans, they have a great spice, so can’t wait to try this recipe!
Thanks Thea, I think there are a lot of versions out there.
Nina felice
Looks delicious! Gonna make it today for a football get together also gonna add a layer of salsa under the cheese and top it w black olives scallions and jalapeños
Marion Escarcega
Just made this dish, it’s great but next time I’ll add an extra pkg of taco mix. And I think this dish looks scrumptious. Thanks a lot. Also from from texas.
Cecile
Recently I started a weekly ‘Recipe Roundup’ and I included this delicious-looking dip in my post this week, which features recipes for Super Bowl Snacks. I included one your photos (with credit to you) and a link to this page. And I see someone’s already followed the link! ; o )
Kari
Yum! Yes please!
Kari
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Monique @ Chew Your Booze
I’m the person slurping this stuff up like water at football parties! The only thing I would add is a bit of fresh chopped jalapenos because I love heat on my dip. This looks really, really tasty though.
I’m with you Monique, I love pickled jalapeños on mine!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Oooo! I have everything to make this today! Can’t wait! :D
sandee
It looks lie throw up yuck………..
Sandra McGahey
How old are you? Why make a statement at all, if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all! That just shows your insecure and uneducated!
grace
Sandee is right, it isn’t the most visually appealing dip, but it is probably delicious once you get past the visual.
Also, just FYI, before you cast aspersions regarding someone else’s education, perhaps you should spell check. The contraction “you’re” is spelled “you’re”, not “your” dear.
Sara @ Last Night's Feast
OMG This looks delish
Mary
Take it up a notch-Add a jar of hot salss under that cheese!
Great idea Mary!
Leslier
Yum-O! Can’t wait to try it even if I root for another Texas team. #Gig’Em #GoCowboys!!
That works Leslie! Cheer away, just don’t forget to dip!
Maybelle Murphy
What is not to love?
Janet
Looks good, but when I first encountered “Texas Trash,” it was a sort of Chex mix with chili powder to give some oomph, and remained so as I found it on party tables for several decades. Google it and there are multiple versions. When did it transit into bean dip? Looks delicious, but I’m not sure it will supplant that old Texas fave 7 layer dip. No avocado? That’s what keeps the girls scooping!
Sounds good to me Janet. My Texan friend Nicole told me all about Texans love of the 7 layer dip! I’m not familiar with the cereal mix — sounds delish though and I make one similar but drizzled with chocolate. And yes, I tried for the avocado but mine wasn’t ripe yet. I’m a full on avo girl too!
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Thank you for posting the recipe, I hope, I will be able to make this delicious recipe.