Description
Indulge in the ultimate party appetizer with this Smoked Taco Dip recipe. Packed with savory flavors and a hint of smokiness, this creamy and cheesy dip is perfect for game day or any gathering. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing dish that will disappear in minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Dip:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease and stir in the taco seasoning.
- Prepare the Dip: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Add the cooked beef mixture, diced tomatoes, shredded cheeses, and half of the green onions.
- Smoke the Dip: Transfer the mixture to a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Smoke uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours until hot and bubbly with a smoky crust on top.
- Final Touches: Remove from the smoker and top with remaining green onions, black olives, and cilantro. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Add a dash of hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat.
- This dip can also be baked at 350°F for 25–30 minutes if a smoker isn’t available.
- Perfect for game day or cookouts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
