🧀 Texas Trash Dip 🧀

A cheesy delight that turns every gathering into a festive fiesta! Perfect for game days and family nights.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 can 16 oz refried beans
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Jalapeño slices for garnish
- Tortilla chips for serving

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked beef, refried beans, black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning until well blended.

4. Assemble Dip: Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish (9x13 inch recommended). Evenly sprinkle the top with both types of shredded cheese.

5. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the cheese is bubbly.

6. Garnish and Serve: Allow the dip to cool slightly before garnishing with chopped cilantro and jalapeño slices. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

Per serving (approximate):
- Calories: 350
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 22g
- Sodium: 450mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Add a layer of guacamole under the cheese before baking for an extra creamy texture.
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking, adding 5-10 minutes to the cooking time when ready to serve.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰

Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 8

Enjoy this irresistibly tasty Texas Trash Dip at your next event—it's sure to be the star of the show!