🧀 Texas Trash Dip 🌶️

A Cheesy Delight for Every Gathering: Whip Up Excitement in Just Minutes!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 16 oz can refried beans
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1 1 oz packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided 🧀
- 1 4 oz can diced green chilies, drained
- Optional toppings: jalapeño slices, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing an 8x8 inch baking dish lightly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning, 1 cup of the Mexican blend cheese, and the Pepper Jack cheese.
3. Fold in the drained diced green chilies until the mixture is uniform.
4. Pour the dip mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Mexican blend cheese over the top of the dip.
6. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is thoroughly heated and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. If desired, enhance your dip with toppings like jalapeño slices, green onions, tomatoes, or cilantro. Serve warm with a side of tortilla chips for dipping.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 220 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 340mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Add a teaspoon of lime juice or zest to the dip mixture before baking for a tangy twist.
- This dip can be made a day ahead, refrigerated, and baked just before serving to save time.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 8