Chili Cheese Dip : Meaty, Cheesy, and the Ultimate Party Appetizer
This Chili Cheese Dip is everything a party dip should be—hot, bubbly, and absolutely loaded with bold flavor. Made with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, tomatoes, black beans, and taco seasoning, it’s finished with fresh avocado for a creamy bite. Serve it straight from the oven with chips, and watch it disappear!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese
1 avocado, diced (for topping)
Optional: sour cream, green onions, jalapeños, or cilantro for garnish
Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and black beans. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
Transfer beef mixture to a greased 9×9 baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
Sprinkle both cheeses evenly over the top.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Top with diced avocado and optional garnishes.
Serve hot with tortilla chips or crackers.
Nutrition
- Calories: 330
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 18g