Description
Indulge in this Baked Taco Dip, a warm and cheesy appetizer bursting with classic taco flavors! Perfect for parties, game days, and family gatherings, this layered dip combines creamy goodness, seasoned meat, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for a crowd-pleasing dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 green onions, sliced
Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat, drain excess fat, and stir in taco seasoning and water. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa until smooth. Spread evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the cooked taco meat on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese over the meat layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with chopped tomatoes, olives, green onions, and the remaining cheese.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with black beans or a meat alternative.
Adjust the spice level with hot salsa or jalapeños.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 8
- Calories: 310 kcal
