Hot and Cold Taco Appetizer Dip

Dive into the ultimate party pleaser with this Hot and Cold Taco Appetizer Dip—a show-stopping blend of bold Mexican-inspired flavors and contrasting textures! This layered dip features a warm, savory base of refried beans, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy sour cream and cream cheese mixture, topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese. Once out of the oven, it’s brightened with fresh, chilled toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, zesty green onions, and briny black olives. Perfectly paired with crunchy tortilla chips, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing appetizer seamlessly combines hot and cold elements in every bite. Whether you're hosting game night or a festive gathering, this taco dip is your go-to recipe for a guaranteed hit.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives
• 0.25 cup green onions, sliced
• 1 bag tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef along with 2-3 tablespoons of water. Stir well and let simmer until fully combined. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Spread the refried beans evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 6

Layer the seasoned ground beef over the refried beans.

Step 7

Spread the cream cheese and sour cream mixture over the ground beef layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 9

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Step 11

Layer on the cold toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions. Spread them evenly across the top.

Step 12

Serve the dip warm and cold alongside tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2179.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4833.8

Total Fat 372.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 172.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 38.3g
Cholesterol 907.3mg	0%
Sodium 5402.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.9g	0%
Total Sugars 34.1g
Protein 189.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2695.4mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 3600.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.9%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 18.0%