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January 19, 2023

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Warm and creamy dip full of beans, cheese and taco flavor. Texas trash dip is a cheesy bean dip that's perfect for tortilla chips.
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If you want to add a new staple to your favorite dip recipes, then Texas trash dip is just perfect for you. You only need a few simple ingredients to make this quick and easy super bowl dip. It is the perfect blend of cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning and cheese. Lots of cheese! This hot bean dip is gooey, comforting and the perfect mix of flavors. You can serve Texas trash dip at parties, on game day, Cinco de Mayo or at any Mexican inspired dinner party. Serve this best cheesy bean dip with your favorite tortilla chips, crackers or toasted white bread.

hand dipping a tortilla chip into bean and cheese dip

Table of Contents

  • What is Texas Trash Dip?
  • Ingredients
  • Recommended Tools
  • Instructions
  • Make Ahead
  • Slow Cooker Texas Trash Dip
  • Recipe Tips
  • More Delicious Warm Dip Recipes
  • More Mexican Inspired Dip Recipes
  • How To Store
  • How To Reheat
  • Common Questions
  • Texas Trash Dip Recipe

What is Texas Trash Dip?

Texas trash dip is a warm cheesy bean dip that is a game day favorite all through football season. Hot bean dip usually contains cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning and all sorts of ooey gooey cheese. This crowd pleaser can be baked in the oven or cooked in a crock pot. Serve Texas trash dip with corn chips, crackers or toasted white bread.

hand dipping a chip in cheesy bean dip
  • Notable: creamy Mexican inspired hot bean dip with lots of cheese, that tastes amazing with corn chips
  • Main Ingredients: cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning, grated cheese
  • Cooking Method: oven baked, Crockpot (optional)
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time, 30 minutes baking time
  • Pairs well with: tortilla chips, tostadas, flavored corn chips, crackers, toasted white bread, pretzles
  • Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, vegetarian
  • Special Equipment Needed: large microwaveable bowl, cooking spoon or spatula, 9×13-inch baking dish, baking pan or disposable pan, OPTIONAL: slow cooker
baked texas trash dip in a casserole dish
hand dipping a corn chip into texas trash dip

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this cream cheese bean dip in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this cheesy bean dip recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Hot Texas Trash Dip Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 (16oz) cans of refried beans
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning mix (make your own or use one packet)
  • 4 cups grated cheese

Optional Garnish

Fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, black olives or green onions

Variations and Substitutions

Taco Seasoning: Substitute store-bought taco spice with homemade Taco Seasoning Mix.

Cheese: You can use lots of different types of cheese, such as cheddar cheese, Monterrey Jack cheese or a Mexican cheese blend for this Mexican bean dip.

Refried Beans: We use store-bought refried beans for convenience, but you can also make your own Instant Pot Refried Beans.

Add Spice: In case you like to make your dip a bit spicy, add some green chiles, chopped jalapeño peppers, or red pepper flakes to your delicious dip. You can also substitute some of the shredded cheeses with Pepper Jack cheese.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this warm cheesy dip recipe, try our Hot Pizza Dip. You’ll love it because this creamy and cheesy hot dip has everything you love in pizza. Enjoy dipping crusty bread, vegetables or crackers in this game day favorite.

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Baking Dish — We use a 9×13-inch baking dish for this easy dip recipe but you can also use a quarter sheet pan or a disposable pan for easy clean up, if you prefer.

Optional:

Crockpot — This recipe requires a slow cooker. We use a 6 qt. basic Crockpot brand slow cooker. It works wonderfully. If you’re planning to take your Crockpot to potlucks you’ll want to check out this one that has a locking lid. A slow cooker has an inner pot called the crock. Neither the crock nor the lid are oven safe on most machines. Do not put them in the oven.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook cream cheese bean dip in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the full recipe in the recipe card below.

PREPARE: Firstly preheat oven to 350ºF. Then microwave the cream cheese in a large microwavable bowl for 30 seconds-1 minute, until it is melted and can be easily stirred.

step 1 - cream cheese in a bowl. Step 2 - all ingredients in bowl.

ADD INGREDIENTS: Afterwards add sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning and 2 cups of the cheese to the softened cream cheese and stir to combine. Then spread mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish or a quarter sheet pan, and top with the remaining 2 cups cheese.

Step 3: ingredients mixed in a bowl. Step 4: ingredients spread in a casserole dish.
Step 5: cheese spread on top of beans. Step 6: Cooked dip.

BAKE AND SERVE: Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese is beginning to brown. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers or toasted white bread.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love quick and easy dips then you’ll love our amazing sweet Buckeye Dip. It tastes just like a mix of buckeye candies and peanut butter frosting. Every peanut butter fan will love this amazing sweet treat.

Make Ahead

You can assemble this creamy bean dip recipe up to 1 day ahead of time. Make sure to cover tightly with cling wrap and keep in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Only bake the dip when you are ready to serve it.

Slow Cooker Texas Trash Dip

Prepare this warm bean dip as described in the recipe, then spread bean mixture at the bottom of a crockpot instead of the bottom of a baking dish. Afterwards top with cheese and cook on high for 2 hours.

Stef says….

Another party favorite of mine that combines cream cheese, beans and cheese are my Southwest Chicken Roll-ups. They are true to the region’s love of spicy food and great flavor profiles. These party-perfect appetizers don’t disappoint!

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best Texas trash warm bean dip.

  • Tip: Don’t skip the softening of the cream cheese. Otherwise it wont blend evenly with the other ingredients.
  • Tip: Grate your own cheese. Pre-grated cheese contains additives and therefore does not provide the same amazing flavor as freshly grated cheese.
  • Tip: Due to the high dairy content we recommend not leaving this dip out for more than 2 hours.

More Delicious Warm Dip Recipes

If you love this Texas trash dip recipe, then you’ll enjoy these other delicious warm dip recipes:

  • spinach dip dipping chip inside

    Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip With Cream Cheese

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    Rotel Dip with Sausage

  • Chip dipping into hot crack corn dip.

    Crack Corn Dip

  • Chip dipping into cheesy buffalo chicken dip in a white crockpot.

    Buffalo Chicken Dip Crockpot Recipe

More Mexican Inspired Dip Recipes

If you love Mexican flavors as much as we do, then these easy and scrumptious dips will be perfect for your next party:

  • big bowl of homemade guacamole.

    Easy Guacamole Recipe (No Onion)

  • Side view of 7 layer dip in glass dish.

    The Best 7 Layer Dip Recipe

  • queso in a skillet.

    Queso Blanco (White Nacho Cheese Sauce)

  • homemade salsa recipe in a glass jar.

    Salsa Recipe with Canned Tomatoes

How To Store

Refrigerate: Store cheesy bean dip leftovers in an airtight container, ziploc bag, or other sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this creamy dip, as its consistency might not be the same after defrosting.

How To Reheat

Reheat leftover Texas trash dip in the microwave or in the oven until hot and bubbly again.

hand dipping a chip in cheesy bean dip

Common Questions

Can I add any toppings to this easy appetizer?

By all means!! We recommend freshly chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, green onions or black olives.

How long can this crowd-pleasing dip sit out at room temperature?

We recommend leaving this dip out at room temperature no longer than two hours. After that, in order to stay food safe, give it some time in the fridge to cool down. You can reheat leftovers later in the microwave or oven.

What dippers should I serve with this Texas trash dip recipe?

The best part about this amazing super bowl Texas trash dip recipe: it goes with almost everything. Serve this delicious appetizer with freshly cut veggies, such as celery sticks, baby carrots, or bell pepper sticks, for example. Cheesy bean dip also tastes great with tortilla chips, tostadas, salty crackers, pita chips or toasted French bread slices.

How can I reduce the calorie count of this hot cheese and bean dip?

If you are following a low calorie diet you can make this dip with low fat cream cheese and low fat sour cream. Additionally you can substitute some of the sour cream with low-fat or no-fat greek yoghurt. Moreover, you can use only one cup instead of two cups of cheese to top this delicious dip.

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Texas Trash Dip Recipe


Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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Warm and creamy dip full of beans, cheese and taco flavor. Texas trash dip is a cheesy bean dip that's perfect for tortilla chips.
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Equipment

  • cooking spoon or spatula
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13in casserole dish

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 16 oz cans of refried beans
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning or one packet
  • 4 cups grated cheese cheddar, Monterrey Jack or Mexican blend

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Microwave cream cheese for 30 seconds – 1 minute until it is melted and can be easily stirred.
    block of cream cheese in a mixing bowl
  • Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning, and half of the cheese.
    unmixed texas trash dip ingredients in a glass bowl
  • Spread mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish or a quarter sheet pan.
    mixed up dip spread into a baking dish
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese onto the dip.
    cheese on top of cream cheese and bean dip
  • Bake for 30 minutes until dip is hot and bubbly and cheese is beginning to brown.
    finished dip topped with melted cheese

Notes

  • Tip: Don’t skip the softening of the cream cheese. Otherwise it wont blend evenly with the other ingredients.
  • Tip: Grate your own cheese. Pre-grated cheese contains additives and therefore does not provide the same amazing flavor as freshly grated cheese.
  • Tip: Due to the high dairy content we recommend not leaving this dip out for more than 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1456IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 1mg

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