Iron Skillet Texas Trash Dip
This Iron Skillet Texas Trash Dip is a warm, cheesy Tex-Mex favorite, loaded with refried beans, cream cheese, green chiles, and topped with melted cheese, fresh tomatoes, and green onions. Perfect for game day or any gathering, it's a crowd-pleasing dip that’s impossible to resist!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 16 oz can refried beans
- 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 3 cups Mexican or Fiesta cheese blend, shredded (divided)
- ⅓ cup green onions (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. While it’s heating up, get your veggies ready. Chop up the cherry tomatoes into quarters and dice those green onions—these will be your fresh, colorful toppings once the dip is baked to perfection.
- In a large bowl, mix together your softened cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, green chiles, taco seasoning, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. This mixture is where all that creamy, flavorful goodness comes together.
- Once everything is mixed, spread the dip mixture evenly into a 10 or 12-inch cast iron skillet. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, no worries—you can use an oven-safe dish, but the skillet does help get that delicious, slightly crispy edge.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese generously over the top. This is what’s going to give you that melty, bubbly layer of cheese when it comes out of the oven!
- Transfer your skillet to the oven and let it bake for about 25 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the cheese on top is melted and golden, and the dip is bubbling around the edges.
- Once it’s out of the oven, it’s time to add the final touches! Top your dip with the diced green onions and quartered cherry tomatoes. These fresh veggies balance out the richness of the dip and add a little crunch and brightness.
- Now, all that’s left to do is dig in! Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or even fresh veggies like celery or bell peppers for dipping. Be warned: this dip will disappear fast!