Description
Texas Trash Dip is a flavorful, cheesy, and hearty party dip packed with spicy sausage, melted cheeses, black beans, corn, and seasoned diced tomatoes. This warm, oven-baked dip is perfect for gatherings, game days, or casual get-togethers, served with crunchy tortilla chips to scoop up every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound ground spicy sausage
Dairy
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Canned Goods
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) corn (drained)
Seasonings & Garnish
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Serving
- tortilla chips (for serving, as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the dip evenly.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground spicy sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to prevent the dip from becoming greasy.
- Combine Cheeses and Creams: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Mix in the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Stir well to distribute all ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish to allow uniform baking.
- Bake the Dip: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden on top.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro for freshness and added flavor.
- Serve: Serve the warm Texas Trash Dip immediately with tortilla chips for dipping and enjoy this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- For a milder dip, choose mild sausage instead of spicy.
- Drain canned ingredients thoroughly to prevent excess liquid in the dip.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated; simply bake before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of recipe (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Texas Trash Dip, spicy sausage dip, cheesy dip, Tex-Mex appetizer, party dip, game day recipe
