Cheesy Texas trash dip is filling enough for any crowd.

Learn how to make Texas trash dip.

Extra-crunchy foods work nicely with this smooth andcreamy dip.

Southern Living Texas Trash Dip ready to serve with chips

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Why Is It Called Texas Trash Dip?

While the name might not be all that appetizing, we can assure you that this dip certainly is.

A quick mix and it’s ready to top with cheese and bake until bubbly.

Southern Living Texas Trash Dip ingredients

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Prepare as directed, assembling and topping with cheese in an oven-safe dish.

Wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to two days.

When ready to serve, uncover and let the dip stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.

Southern Living Texas Trash Dip preparing the pan

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Bake as directed, covering with foil if needed to prevent excess browning, until hot throughout.

Top with scallions, and serve with tortilla chips.

you could also freeze leftovers for up to three months in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container.

Southern Living Texas Trash Dip whisking together the cream cheese and sour cream

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Thaw overnight if frozen before reheating.

you’re able to also reheat small portions in the microwave.

Offer even more variety by serving alongsideguacamole, salsa, orqueso dip.

Southern Living Texas Trash Dip adding the rest of the ingredients

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cream cheese

1cupsour cream

2(15-oz.

)cans refried beans

1(4 1/2-oz.

)can chopped green chiles, drained and rinsed

1(1-oz.

Southern Living Texas Trash Dip adding the dip to the pan and topping with cheese

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)envelopetaco seasoning(about 3 Tbsp.)

1/2tsp.kosher salt

1/4tsp.smoked paprika

1/4tsp.chili powder

1/4tsp.onion powder

1/8tsp.cayenne pepper

1(16-oz.)

Lightly coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Southern Living Texas Trash Dip after baking and topping with scallions

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Whisk together until smooth.

Assemble dish:

Transfer to prepared baking dish, and spread in an even layer.

Top with remaining 2 cups cheese.

Bake dip:

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.

Remove from oven, and top evenly with scallions.

Serve with tortilla chips.