Hot Taco Dip Recipe: Made of layers of delicous taco meat, creamy cheeses, beans, salsa and topped with a lime and onion topping, this warm taco dip is baked and makes a delicious easy appetizer recipe.
Heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9.5 inch deep dish pie plate with cooking spray.
Brown meat over medium heat, making sure to break up into small pieces while cooking. When done, and no pink remains, drain and rinse fat from beef then return it to the pan. Add taco seasoning and stir until fully incorporated.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until very few clumps remain or use a mixer.
To Layer Hot Taco Dip
Evenly spread refried beans in the bottom of the dish, next spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the beans, spread the salsa on top of the cream cheese mixture, then spread meat over the salsa, and finally sprinkle cheese on top of the meat.
Bake Dip
Bake for 25 minutes until warm and bubbly.
While the dip is baking, mix all the topping ingredients together in a small bowl.
After baking let dip cool for 5 minutes before adding the topping (if doing so) and serve with your favorite corn chips.
Notes
Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container, or cover with plastic wrap, once it has cooled off, for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.More topping ideas: black olives, pickled jalapenos, taco sauce, avocados, corn, Mexican cheeses, black beans, chopped green onions and shredded lettuce.What to serve with this dip: tortilla chips, corn chips, fresh veggies, pita chips and more.