Easy Mexican Layered Dip Recipe

This incredibly easy Mexican layered dip recipe is ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer served with tortilla chips or as a fun and flavorful filling for tacos and burritos. Customize it to your liking – add your favorite toppings or omit ingredients to suit your taste. Get ready for a fiesta of flavor!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 738 kcal
Protein 96g
Rating 4.8 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Mexican Layered Dip

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How to Make Easy Mexican Layered Dip

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1 packet taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Cook according to package directions.
  4. Spread 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Spread the cooked ground beef mixture over the refried beans.
  6. Layer 8 ounces velveeta cheese, cut into cubes, over the beef.
  7. Spread 1 cup of your favorite salsa over the velveeta.
  8. Top with 4 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese.
  9. Garnish with 1/2 cup sliced black olives and 1-2 jalapeños, sliced (optional).
  10. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  11. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  13. Top with 1/2 cup sour cream (optional) before serving.
  14. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a filling for tacos or burritos.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

95 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

113g

Carbs

10g