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Baked Taco Dip Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This Baked Taco Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties or game day. Ground beef seasoned with taco spices is layered over a creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa, then topped with melty cheese and fresh veggies. Served warm with crunchy tortilla chips, this dip combines savory, tangy, and fresh flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Meat Layer

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water

Creamy Base

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa

Toppings

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Serving

  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the layered dip.
  2. Cook Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
  3. Prepare Creamy Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Layer Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create the base layer of the dip.
  5. Add Taco Meat: Layer the cooked taco meat evenly over the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a consistent layer for balanced flavor.
  6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the meat layer to add a melty, cheesy topping.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, green onions, and the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese for color and freshness.
  9. Serve: Serve the baked taco dip warm with tortilla chips for dipping and enjoy this delicious appetizer.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey for a leaner version of this dip.
  • Adjust the level of salsa for desired spiciness or flavor intensity.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with seasoned cooked lentils or beans.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 3 days; reheat before serving.
  • Feel free to add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/baked-taco-dip-recipe/