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Buffalo Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese

This hot and creamy buffalo ground beef dip with cream cheese is full of the delicious tangy and spicy flavors of buffalo sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories (Estimated): 566kcal

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.
  • Add the beef and the ground beef seasoning and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Take off the heat and set aside.
  • Whip cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, then stir in garlic, cheddar, hot sauce and scallion.
  • 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.

Notes:

*You can use this seasoning for ground beef or use a ground beef seasoning of your choice.
**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.