This favorite Mexican 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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Easy Mexican Dip
I have several good friends who are true Texans. They’re the kind that are proud to bear a full-blown Texas sticker on the back window of their car (Nicole). They are also those in the group photo who throw up the Longhorns hand signal whenever a group photo is taken (Laura). It’s cute. It’s endearing. And bless their hearts, they are a proud bunch.
My sister, a Utah transplant, also lives in Texas. Houston to be exact. Home to a certain football team that just might be working their way through the playoffs and who I’m in a football viewing dippable face-off where I’m representin’ Houston.
While it’s the state that bears my sister’s address on her drivers license, after 15 plus years, I think we’ve finally convinced her and the husband that they’ll eventually be coming back home to the Wasatch front. Right, Holly? RIGHHHHHT???? Mom, Dad, and I are waiting for you. Just sayin’. #throwthelonghornsignhere
But until then…
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.
And if you haven’t binge watched the whole series, good Lordy, what are you waitin’ for?
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 in or out of the playoffs. Because I have an affinity for Houston thanks to my sistah, plus my friends Laura and Nicole who always spoil the group picture, I’m going with Houston for the win.
But here’s the riff. My Cheesy Texas Trash Dip is facing off against my friend Jen’s California Guacamole Hummus, to represent Oaaaaaaaklllaaaand! Are you kidding me right now? That’s my team across the Bay of SF. San Francisco. My fave team who totally miffed it. And my man @saltcityjefes 2nd round choice. It could come down to a battle. Online AND off.
Either which way, this dip is making it allllll good.
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.
This seriously could be one of the easiest dips you’ll ever make—and the first one everyone will be raving about. My Texan friend Nicole said her mom used to make a version of this dip by adding the refried beans and sour cream to the blender, then slathering in a pan and baking. Which is all well and good except Nicole wanted to present that fancy 7 layer dip all the kids in the ’80s were raving about.
Well Nicole, here’s your compromise. And even better than the original. Don’t tell your mom.
For presentation’s sake, I added another swath of sour cream, chopped green onions and chopped olives 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.
Update: Last week my Texas-themed dip was a winner! A few weeks ago I went head-to-head with Jen from Carlsbad Cravings and her Massachusetts-themed dip Boston Baked Bean Dip. This week I’m cheering for this Wisconsin fave Beer Cheese Dip.
What’s in This Texas Trash Dip?
Cheesy Texas trash dip is essentially a Mexican bean dip with cream cheese and a few key flavoring agents. Here’s what all I used in this addicting dip:
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Refried beans
- Chopped green chiles
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix
- Shredded Mexican cheese
- Green onion
- Black olives
How to Make Texas Trash Dip
To make this cream cheese bean dip, simply stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, green chiles, seasoning mix, and most of the shredded cheese. Turn mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with even more shredded cheese (I told you, this Mexican dip is cheesy!).
Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then garnish with chopped green onion and olives before serving.
Can I Use Another Type of Shredded Cheese?
I’m sure you can! 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.
What to Serve with Texas Trash Dip
Pretty much any carb-heavy cracker or chip pairs perfectly with this Mexican dip recipe. A few of my faves are:
- Toasted baguette slices
- Tortilla chips
- Fritos
- Pita chips
- Pretzel chips
- Crackers
Tips for Making Texas Trash Dip
Make sure to buy brick-style cream cheese for the heartiest, creamiest Mexican bean dip. And since it’s game day, opt for the full-fat kind.
If you’ll be serving this Mexican cheese dip to vegetarians, double check that your refried beans are certified vegetarian. Some aren’t, so be sure to read the fine print!
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, and adding sliced avocado to the dip after it’s been baked. All good suggestions!
Cheesy Texas Trash Dip
Ingredients
- 1 8- ounce package cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 16- ounce cans refried beans
- 1 7- ounce can chopped green chiles drained
- 1 package McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix
- 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
- green onion chopped, 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.
