What’s Texas Trash Dip? It’s a creamy warm bean dip packed with flavor and topped with all sorts of ooey gooey cheese, baked to dipping perfection. I could make a meal out of this dip!
I truly have no idea where the name of this dip came from or why it’s called “trash” when clearly it’s full of nothing but ooey-gooey cheesy GOODness. I have seen it everywhere, from Pinterest to just about every church cookbook.
Some versions differ slightly, but this is the one we are fond of. I mean, what’s not to love? Refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning and lots of CHEESE!
This is a go-to for me when we have company over, or when I need to take something to a get-together. What makes it easy is you can whip it up way ahead of time, using a disposable foil baking dish and there is no mess when you’re done. Nothing to clean up, once the last little bit of dip is gone, simply recycle the pan, done and done!
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We had some family over for a pool day a couple of weeks ago, and I whipped up this bean dip that morning, and popped it in the oven that afternoon for a poolside snack. To say it didn’t last long would be an understatement! But it never does.
What’s In Texas Trash Dip (Warm Bean Dip)?
- refried beans
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- taco seasoning
- two kinds of cheese
It worked perfectly to use a disposable foil pan!
I loved the red, white and blue tortilla chips I found in the deli at the grocery!
The dip was a hit with the company we had over and the easy clean up was a big bonus for me!
So many Dip Recipes in one place it’ll blow your mind! Click on the photo to see them all!
Did you know that Dips are kinda my thing?? It’s true!! Some of my MOST POPULAR recipes are dips. This one here, the Texas Trash Dip? It’s in my top 5 recipes every day!
I decided to put together a little round up of my favorite dips. Click on that photo up above, and see all of my dip recipes!!
Want to see how to turn that can of refried beans into restaurant style beans? Click on the picture!
Speaking of popular. These refried beans here? They are another of my top daily recipes. I figured I would tell you about them since you were here looking at a warm bean dip recipe.
You can take one can of refried beans, and make them taste JUST like the ones at the restaurant. Promise!!
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Texas Trash (Warm Bean Dip)
Ingredients
- 2 (16 ounce) cans of refried beans - I use Old El Paso Spicy Fat Free
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 Taco Seasoning packet
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Notes
Reduce the fat and calories by using low fat/no fat refried beans sour cream and cream cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 187 Total Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 40mg Sodium: 426mg Carbohydrates: 6g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Protein: 9g
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Joy @ Joy Love Food says
July 13, 2016 at 9:47 amOh how I love cheesy dips, this sounds amazing, can’t wait to try it!
Michaela Kenkel says
July 13, 2016 at 8:03 pmEnjoy!
Denise Wright says
July 15, 2016 at 6:16 amThis looks awesome! I love dips and I have to say that sometimes I eat them for lunch. And you just reminded me that I need more parchment paper. 🙂
Julie says
July 16, 2016 at 6:04 pmOh my gosh, chips and dips are my drug of choice! I love how easy it is too!
Michaela Kenkel says
July 17, 2016 at 10:15 pmWe have that in common! 😉
Angela says
July 18, 2016 at 8:14 amOh I didn’t realize these products had box tops on them as well!!!!! And this dip sounds AMAZING!!!!
Michaela Kenkel says
July 18, 2016 at 10:41 pmThanks, Angela!!
Meaghan says
July 18, 2016 at 8:36 amI’m going to have to go to the grocery store now for the ingredients to make this dip. It looks so. good. Even better? I know I’ll be earning a lot of great box tops for my kids on products I regularly need and use.
keisha says
July 19, 2016 at 5:53 pmDips are my favorite thing to make for parties! And im always looking for new ideas and this looks amazing! Plus my kids thinks the name is cool!
Michaela Kenkel says
July 19, 2016 at 10:21 pmHa! Yea– it is super duper goodb
Connie says
July 23, 2016 at 4:48 pmThis dip is really good! I add cooked hamburger and it’s now a meal….
K.C. says
August 6, 2016 at 9:56 pmDo you think I can make this and freeze it?
Michaela Kenkel says
August 6, 2016 at 9:57 pmI have not tried it – but I think it would work? If you try it please let me know!!
Heather Barnett says
September 16, 2016 at 12:02 pmAny results on the freezer test? I was thinking of making mini burritos like you buy in the store with this?
Michaela Kenkel says
September 18, 2016 at 9:09 pmI haven’t — but that sounds AWESOME!
Adrienne Thomas says
August 7, 2016 at 12:50 pmDelicious dip! Family loved it!
Added some cumin and hot sauce for the spice-loving people.
Yummy!
Michaela Kenkel says
August 7, 2016 at 3:58 pmgreat idea!! Happy you loved it!
Heather Barnett says
September 16, 2016 at 12:25 pmThis is fantatistic! Seriously, the yum factor is out of this world. I use a super sharp cheddar and Colby jack for the cheeses and substitute 1 can of lightly drained spicy chili beans for one o the cans of refried beans. Sometimes I add more taco seasoning. Next time I make it I’m going to add chorizo and sub pepper jack for the Colby jack.
Connie. says
September 24, 2016 at 2:18 pmWould this work in a slow cooker?
Michaela Kenkel says
September 24, 2016 at 6:48 pmI have never tried it? I think it would? If you try it will you come back and let me know the results?
Brandon says
November 16, 2016 at 12:18 amI made a rendition of this (of course I had to put my own twist) and did it in my crock pot. It turned out amazing! I do my cooking with patience, so I did the crock on low for 3- 4 hours while I made the rest of the party foods.
Michaela Kenkel says
November 24, 2016 at 10:37 amSounds great!
Bryn says
October 11, 2016 at 8:57 pmHave you ever made this with lower fat or fat free cream cheese and or sour cream? I have a diet conscience guest coming and thought maybe I could make two versions… just wondering how it would be texture and taste wise without the fat
Michaela Kenkel says
October 11, 2016 at 9:23 pmIt works both ways. You can use fat free refried beans too. It might. It be quite as thick, but it will be fine!
Bryn says
October 12, 2016 at 8:19 pmFantastic! Thank you so much for your reply. It does not got unnoticed ????
Leathea says
September 25, 2017 at 6:48 pmNever been crazy about bean dip but this is amazing. Love it. Super easy.
Michaela Kenkel says
September 25, 2017 at 6:49 pmIt really is, isn’t it?? Happy you loved it, too!
Heather says
March 12, 2018 at 10:52 amIs there a way to cut this recipe in half?
Estela R. Padilla says
July 15, 2018 at 6:04 pmThere is nothing better than opening your page when I have no clue or simply run out o ideas, and I find something delicious and easy to make. Thanks
Michaela Kenkel says
July 15, 2018 at 8:51 pmComments like this make everything I do so worth it! Thank you, Estela!
Harriet says
July 30, 2018 at 7:35 pmThis looks great and a little more filling than other dips. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks.
Michaela Kenkel says
July 30, 2018 at 8:37 pmHope you love it!
Chrystal says
October 6, 2018 at 1:51 pmHello…..love this recipe…..can youput hamburger in this recipe???
Michaela Kenkel says
October 6, 2018 at 1:52 pmI personally have never put hamburger in it. But I bet it would be delicious!! Let me know if you try it?
Ellen says
October 28, 2018 at 8:53 pmHow perfect is this for game day?! Or when teenagers are around!
Traci Marion says
November 18, 2018 at 1:19 pmMade this last night. I used Fritos instead of tortilla chips. So cheesy, creamy and delicious.
Michaela Kenkel says
November 18, 2018 at 4:16 pmTraci- thank you for the comment! Happy you loved it!
Emily says
December 11, 2018 at 1:31 pmWhat a good reminder to clip box tops. I never remember to do it!
Kirstin says
December 20, 2018 at 8:52 pmHey I was wondering have you ever tried this with black beans instead if refried beans?
Michaela Kenkel says
December 20, 2018 at 9:04 pmI haven’t, Kirstin. You’d have to mash them I suppose? I have a recipe for homemade refried beans – but I have only made those with pinto beans too.
Alexandra says
June 23, 2019 at 3:17 pmThis is amazing! Though not really zero clean up unless you throw the tin pan in the trash (if you recycle it you need to clean it all up otherwise you’d just be contaminating all the other recycling which defeats the purpose).
My boys loved it, and that’s a feat for the one who doesn’t usually like beans!
Michaela Kenkel says
June 24, 2019 at 9:58 amWhen I use those aluminum pans I throw them in the recycling, as I don’t re-use them for that purpose. I am happy you got a bean dip recipe everyone enjoys!