Beef Enchilada Dip
Beef Enchilada Dip combines ground beef cooked with enchilada sauce, roasted corn, chopped green chiles, and a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Baked until bubbly, it offers a spicy, savory dip with a melty cheese top, enhanced by the corn's sweetness and the chiles' heat. This straightforward dip is ideal for serving warm at gatherings or as a hearty appetizer that captures enchilada-inspired flavors in a convenient form.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup corn kernels roasted
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can green chiles chopped
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil two 10-ounce ramekins or coat with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in enchilada sauce, corn, chiles, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Divide the filling evenly into the ramekins and top with remaining cheeses.
- Place into oven and bake until bubbly around the edges, about 5 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.