Tex Mex Dip Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥘 Servings: 8 servings
🍽️ Yield: 2 baking dishes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (16-ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
Instructions:
1. Prepare Ingredients:
- Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients for your Tex Mex Dip.
2. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when you need to bake the dip.
3. Brown Meats:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage together, breaking them apart with a spoon as they cook to ensure even browning.
4. Saute Aromatics:
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned meats. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, enhancing the flavors of the dish.
5. Drain Excess Fat:
- Once the meats and aromatics are cooked through, carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet to reduce the greasiness of the dip.
6. Add Flavor:
- Stir in the salsa, incorporating its zesty flavors into the meat mixture. This will add a Tex Mex flair to your dip.
7. Incorporate Cheese:
- Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and forms a smooth, creamy texture with the meat and salsa mixture.
8. Assemble Dip:
- Divide the cheesy meat mixture evenly between two baking dishes. This ensures that everyone can enjoy this delicious dip without crowding around one dish.
9. Bake:
- Place the baking dishes in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. This will also allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
10. Serve:
- Once the cheese is melted and the dip is heated through, remove it from the oven. Serve immediately with your favorite chips or crackers for dipping. Enjoy the cheesy goodness!
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 707.1
- Fat: 51g
- Saturated Fat: 25.4g
- Cholesterol: 160.5mg
- Sodium: 2833.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.8g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 12.5g
- Protein: 40.8g
Recipe Notes:
- This Tex Mex Dip is perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as a game-day snack.
- Customize the heat level by choosing your preferred salsa – mild, medium, or hot.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapenos or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Feel free to garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sliced green onions for added freshness and color.
