Description
This Cheeseburger Queso Dip is a creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef (can substitute with plant-based ground beef)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (can use Neufchâtel cheese for a lighter alternative)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt can be used for a healthier option)
- ½ cup Milk (use unsweetened almond milk for a dairy-free version)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (swap with pepper jack for added spice)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Gouda can be an alternative)
- ½ cup Cooked Bacon (can substitute with turkey bacon or omit)
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning (a mix of cumin, paprika, and chili powder can be a homemade alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (fresh minced garlic is a punchier alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (use freshly diced onions for better flavor)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook 1 pound of ground beef over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 8 ounces of cream cheese, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes until smooth. Mix in 1 cup of sour cream and ½ cup of milk until silky.
- Gradually add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, stirring until each addition melts completely, about 3-4 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked ground beef and ½ cup of crumbled bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve immediately while warm. Pair with dippers like tortilla chips.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg