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.
Servings: 4
Calories (Estimated): 566kcal
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- kitchen scale
- knife and cutting board
- cast iron pan
- wooden spoon
- standing mixer or handheld mixer
- cheese grater
- garlic press (optional)
- slotted spoon
- casserole or baking dish(es) with a total capacity of 3 cups
Ingredients:
- ½ tablespoon mild olive oil
- ¼ cup minced yellow or white onion (you need about ⅓ of a small onion for that)
- ¾ pound ground beef (90 to 95 percent lean)
- 2 ½ teaspoons ground beef seasoning
- 8 ounces full-fat block cream cheese,* softened
- ¾ cup full-fat sour cream*
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
- ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese*
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Louisiana hot sauce**
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
Instructions:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a cast iron pan until shimmering, then saute the onion until starting to soften.½ tablespoon mild olive oil, ¼ cup minced yellow or white onion (you need about ⅓ of a small onion for that)
- Add the beef and the ground beef seasoning and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Take off the heat and set aside.¾ pound ground beef (90 to 95 percent lean), 2 ½ teaspoons ground beef seasoning
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in garlic, cheddar, hot sauce and scallion.8 ounces full-fat block cream cheese,* softened, ¾ cup full-fat sour cream*, 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press, ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese*, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Louisiana hot sauce**, 2 scallions, finely chopped
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked beef to the mix and stir in until well combined.
- 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.
Recipe 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 up to 24 hours ahead but don't bake it yet. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge. Bake the dip when you're ready.
