Description
This creamy, cheesy, and meaty dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day. With just five simple ingredients, it comes together quickly and bakes into a bubbling, delicious treat that’s perfect for serving during any sports event or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz) jar salsa (mild, medium, or hot, to taste)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F.
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Cook the Ground Beef:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned with no pink remaining.
- Drain excess fat, then mix in the taco seasoning. Stir well to combine.
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Layer the Dip:
- In a pie dish or similar baking dish, spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the bottom.
- Pour the salsa over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
- Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the salsa layer.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake the Dip:
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level of the dip by selecting mild, medium, or hot salsa based on your preference.
- For an extra cheesy dip, sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top before baking.
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 636mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 58mg