Easy Texas Trash Dip Recipe (2024)

Have you tried Texas trash dip? If not, you have to give this warm bean dip recipe a try. It is a cream cheese bean dip, paired with pepper jack cheese, taco seasoning and more. A delicious party dip that will win over a crowd.

Pair with crisp veggies like mini peppers, celery or even carrots, or go classic with tortilla chips or even crackers. No matter how you serve up this dip recipe it is a hit.

This easy bean dip is one of my favorite warm dips. If you are looking for a great party dip recipe try out my smoked queso, buffalo chicken dip, or my simple dill pickle dip.

Why This Dip Is A Hit

Easy Prep – Dump, mix, and bake is all it takes to make this refried bean dip recipe. No stress just simple ingredients that offer a delicious Mexican dip.

Great for A Crowd – If you want a dip that is affordable, quick and will feed a crowd this is a great contender to consider. Whip it up and watch it disappear like that.

Quick Baking – 25-30 minutes is all it takes to bake this bean cheese dip. Once it is warm and the cheese is melted on top, serve and enjoy.

Warm Party Dip – I love having great appetizer recipes that offer a mix of flavors. This Texas trash bean dip is a great football dip, party dip, or weeknight treat. A warm dip recipe that is simple.

What is In This Bean Dip Recipe

Refried Beans – A can of refried beans is what you need, or you can make homemade if you prefer.

Cream Cheese – Make sure to allow the cream cheese to be softened. That way it mixes with the other ingredients.

Sour Cream – The sour cream adds a nice tangy and creamy component to this party dip.

Rotel – This is diced tomatoes with green chiles. If you don’t want Rotel you can for sure skip it. We find it adds a nice layer of flavor.

Taco Seasoning – Use homemade taco seasoning or packet. Either works, and will help to elevate the dip for a flavorful final result.

Pepper Jack Cheese – Now we went with pepper jack cheese. But you can easily use sharp or even a Mexican shredded cheese for topping.

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Swaps And Variations

• Use Mexican cheese instead of pepper jack cheese.
• Leave out the Rotel, or swap with diced tomatoes.
• Add in some cooked Chorizo, sausage or even ground beef for added heartiness.
• You don’t have to top the dip with green onions, but we loved the flavor.
• Make a loaded Texas Trash and top your finished dip with sliced tomatoes, black olives, avocado, and even more sour cream.

Helpful Tools For The Recipe

Baking Dish – Or opt for aluminum foil throw away style pans. This is great for tailgating to toss on the grill for game day entertaining. Or in the oven and take to a potluck.

Mixer – You can use a hand mixer or just mix up with a wooden spoon like I did. I was fine to see little clumps of cream cheese and sour cream when we dipped in the finished product.

How to Make

Step 1: Start by greasing pan and preheating the oven as directed. I used a deep dish pie pan, but you can also use an 8×8 size pan if you prefer.

Step 2: In a bowl you are going to add in your refried beans, Rotel, cream cheese, taco seasoning, sour cream and mix well. Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.

Step 3: You will then pour into a baking dish, and top with shredded pepper jack cheese. Or any cheese of your choice.

Step 4: Bake as directed in recipe card, and then serve with any of your favorite dipping items.

Dipping Items For Bean Dip

• Crisp veggies – Carrots, Celery Sticks, Mini Peppers, Cucumber slices, etc.
• Tortilla Chips
• Frito Chips
• Crackers
• Etc.

Expert Tips

• Place cream cheese in the aluminum package in warm water (not hot for 3-5 minutes. This will soften the cream cheese quickly.
• Drain the liquid off the Rotel before mixing in the bean dip.
• Greek plain yogurt can be used as a swap to the sour cream in the recipe.
• Prep the dip and keep covered in the fridge until you are ready to heat up. Then add an extra 5-10 minutes to the cook time to ensure the dip is fully melted and creamy. This is a great make ahead dip recipe.

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Created by: Kelsey

Texas Trash Dip Recipe

Course Appetizers and Snacks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 12 -15 servings

Texas Trash Dip is a warm party dip that is loaded with a flavor. A bean dip recipe that is paired with pepper jack cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, and more. A Texas trash bean dip that will be the star of the night. Pair with chips, veggies, and more.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 can refried beans 16 ounce can
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 cups pepper jack cheese grated
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 can Rotel 10 ounces
• Green onions optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then grease a deep dish pie pan or 8×8 pan.

• In a bowl mix softened cream cheese, refried beans, Rotel, sour cream, and taco seasoning together.

• Once mixed pour the bean dip into a prepared pan.

• Top with the shredded pepper jack cheese, you can use Mexican or any flavor of cheese you want.

• Place the Texas trash dip in then oven and bake 25-30 minutes or until the bean dip is warm and cheese is melted on top. Top with sliced green onions if you would like.

• Pair this warm bean dip with veggies, chips, crackers, pretzels or any other dipping items of choice.

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Notes

Cream Cheese – The cream cheese needs to be softened, as this will help in terms of mixing. You can place the cream cheese in the aluminum package it comes with in warm (not hot) water for 3-5 minutes to soften quicker.

Taco Seasoning – Use a packet of store bought or homemade, the choice is yours.

Shredded cheese – I used pepper jack cheese but you can use a Mexican blend cheese, sharp, mozzarella, etc.

Rotel – Rotel is diced tomatoes and green chiles. If you can’t find rotel you can leave it out, or do 1 small 4 ounce can green chiles with 1 can diced tomatoes. Drain off the juice, so it doesn’t water down the dip.

Adding Meat – You can add in cooked ground beef, Chorizo, sausage, or even diced or shredded chicken if you want.

Equipment

• 8×8 pan

• Pie Pan

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 417mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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