Everyone loves an appetizer on Game Day. Make your fans super happy with this easy and delicious game day taco dip.
Let’s be honest- the best part about game day is the FOOD. The commercials come in a close second to the food. And then the halftime show. Maybe some of you actually like the football aspect of it too. 😉
Game day wouldn’t be complete without some dipping. This game day taco dip is super creamy and cheesy loaded with taco flavor. Your fans will be raving about this taco dip long after the game is over.
This recipe is even more spectacular with homemade taco seasoning. The taco seasoning is the key ingredient to the bold flavor of this taco dip.
Let’s start by mixing up a batch of homemade taco seasoning.
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients:
¼ cup chili powder
1& ½ tsp onion powder
1 & ½ garlic powder
1 & ½ ground cumin
1 & ½ dried oregano
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
Directions:
Put all spices in a mini mason jar or small plastic container with lid.
Shake,shake,shake. Your homemade taco seasoning is ready for use!
Homemade Taco Seasoning
This homemade taco seasoning is full of flavor and does not use sugar. Perfect for the whole food and clean eating lifestyle.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 & 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 & 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 & 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 & 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
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Put all spices in a mini mason jar or small plastic container with lid.
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Shake,shake,shake. Your homemade taco seasoning is ready for use!
Recipe Notes
Add 2 Tbsp seasoning to one pound meat and ¾ cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: You can use this taco seasoning for flavoring taco meat too. Add 2 Tbsp seasoning to one pound meat and ¾ cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Now that you have your homemade taco seasoning let’s make the dip.
Game Day Taco Dip
You will need:
1 can refried beans
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning (or taco seasoning of your choice)
½ cup – 1 cup cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
½ cup black olives, sliced
1 medium tomato, diced
1/2 cup fresh lettuce, chopped
1 avocado, sliced
Directions:
Spread refried beans along the bottom of a 9 x 13 in pan.
Mix cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning in bowl with hand mixer.
Spread mixture on top of refried beans.
Top with Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. You will want all cheese to be melted and sides bubbling when heated through.
Remove from oven and top with olives, tomato, lettuce, and avocado.
Serve with tortilla chips or pita chips.
Game Day Taco Dip
Game day wouldn’t be complete without some dipping. This game day taco dip is super creamy and cheesy loaded with taco flavor. Your fans will be raving about this taco dip long after the game is over.
Ingredients
- 1 can re fried beans
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning or taco seasoning packet
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 avacado sliced
- 1/2 cup lettuce chopped
Instructions
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Spread refried beans along the bottom of a 9x13 in pan
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Mix cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning in bowl with hand mixer
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Spread mixture on top of refried beans
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Top with cheddar cheese
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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. You will want all cheese to be melted and sides bubbling when heated through
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Remove from oven and top with olives, tomato, cilantro, avocado and scallions
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Serve with tortilla chips or pita chips.
No matter which team you are rooting for on game day all your guests will enjoy eating this game day taco dip!
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