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Cream Cheese Taco Dip

Cream cheese taco dip with golden, seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, and fresh jalapeño-green onion toppings. Baked until bubbly and creamy, then served hot with tortilla chips for easy taco night party food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 512
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy base and toppings
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 taco seasoning 1 packet
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 0.25 cup diced jalapeños
  • 0.25 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Cook the seasoned beef
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 8 minutes, until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning and salsa.
Assemble and bake
  1. Spread the softened cream cheese in the bottom of a shallow baking dish, using an even layer. Top with the cooked seasoned beef mixture.
  2. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and just starting to brown at the edges. Remove from the oven and top with jalapeños and green onions.
  3. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, using a hot dip-to-chip pull for visible melted cheese.

Notes

For the creamiest texture, let the cream cheese soften to room temperature before spreading so it melts smoothly. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven or microwave until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the cream cheese and toppings can change texture. If you want it lighter, use reduced-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar while keeping the same bake time.