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Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese
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Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese

This baked ground beef dip with cream cheese and cheddar is flavored with hot sauce and has a nicely fluffy texture.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 566 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil mild
  • ¼ cup onion minced, yellow or white, about ⅓ of a small onion
  • ¾ pound ground beef 90 to 95 percent lean
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground beef seasoning
  • 8 ounces cream cheese full-fat block, softened
  • ¾ cup sour cream full-fat
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce such as Louisiana hot sauce
  • 2 scallions finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Heat the oil in a cast iron pan until shimmering, then saute the onion until starting to soften.
  3. Add the beef and the ground beef seasoning and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Take off the heat and set aside.
  4. Whip cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, then stir in garlic, cheddar, hot sauce and scallion.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked beef to the mix and stir in until well combined.
  6. Transfer to the baking dish(es) and bake, uncovered, until hot (15 to 20 minutes). Serve hot with chips and/or vegetables, like celery and carrot sticks.

Notes

  • *Please don't use any reduced-fat cream cheese, cheddar cheese or sour cream products. Those won't melt properly and may separate during baking.
  • **2 tablespoons of hot sauce will yield a mild dip. For a spicier dip, add 1 to 3 additional teaspoons of hot sauce.
  • Storage and reheating: Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat the dip in the oven or in the microwave.
  • Make ahead instructions: Prepare the dip but don't bake it yet. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge. Bake the dip when you're ready.