Ultimate Party Nacho Dip
This Ultimate Party Nacho Dip is a crowd-pleaser designed to impress at any gathering! With layers of savory beef, creamy refried beans, zesty green chilies, and gooey melted cheese, this dip offers a perfect balance of flavors. Topped with fresh avocado and a dollop of sour cream, it's a delight for the senses. Ideal for game days, birthdays, or casual get-togethers, this recipe makes enough to satisfy 15-20 hungry guests. You can even prepare it ahead of time—just follow the steps to the point of pre-baking, refrigerate, and pop it in the oven when you're ready to serve. Everyone will be raving about this irresistible dip!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
lean ground beef
1 lb (browned with onion and garlic)
garlic cloves
2 (optional) (minced)
onion
1 large (chopped)
salt or seasoning salt
to taste (for seasoning beef)
refried beans
1 (14 ounce) can (spread in dish)
green chilies
2 (4 ounce) cans (drained and chopped)
Monterey Jack cheese or mild cheddar cheese
3/4 lb (finely shredded)
taco sauce
3/4 cup (drizzled over cheese)
avocado or frozen avocado dip
1 large or 1 (6 ounce) package (mashed or spread)
sour cream
1 1/4 cups (dolloped on top)
black olives
3/4 cup (sliced for garnish)
tostados or tortilla chips
for serving (for dipping)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Lightly grease a shallow 3-quart oven-proof dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
3
In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic (if using), breaking the meat into fine pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and season with salt or seasoning salt to taste.
4
Spread the refried beans evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish.
5
Layer the drained and chopped green chilies over the refried beans.
6
Add the cooked ground beef mixture evenly over the green chilies.
7
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack or mild cheddar cheese generously on top of the beef layer.
8
Drizzle the taco sauce over the entire surface for added flavor.
9
At this point, you may cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate it for later use if you wish.
10
When ready to bake, place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
11
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and spread the mashed avocado or avocado dip over the hot mixture.
12
Top with a generous layer of sour cream.
13
Finish by garnishing with sliced black olives and chopped green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
14
Serve immediately with tostados or tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ultimate Party Nacho Dip?
It is a layered appetizer featuring savory beef, refried beans, green chilies, and melted cheese, topped with fresh avocado and sour cream.
How many guests does this recipe satisfy?
This recipe makes enough to satisfy 15-20 hungry guests.
Can I prepare this dip in advance?
Yes, you can assemble it up to the pre-baking point, refrigerate it, and bake it when ready to serve.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C).
How long does the dip need to bake?
Bake the dip for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
What type of meat is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of lean ground beef.
How should the ground beef be prepared?
Brown the beef in a frying pan with chopped onion and optional garlic, then drain any excess fat.
What kind of cheese works best for this dip?
You can use 3/4 lb of finely shredded Monterey Jack or mild cheddar cheese.
What is the first layer of the dip?
The base layer consists of refried beans spread evenly over the bottom of a 3-quart dish.
Should the green chilies be drained?
Yes, the two 4-ounce cans of green chilies should be drained and chopped before layering.
Is garlic mandatory in this recipe?
No, the two minced garlic cloves are listed as optional.
What size baking dish should I use?
A shallow 3-quart oven-proof dish is recommended.
When should I add the taco sauce?
Drizzle 3/4 cup of taco sauce over the shredded cheese layer before placing the dish in the oven.
What toppings are added after the dip is baked?
Once baked, top the dip with mashed avocado, sour cream, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions.
Can I use frozen avocado dip instead of fresh avocado?
Yes, you can use one 6-ounce package of frozen avocado dip instead of one large fresh avocado.
What should I serve with this nacho dip?
Serve the dip immediately with tostados or tortilla chips for dipping.
How much sour cream is required?
The recipe requires 1 1/4 cups of sour cream to be dolloped on top.
How do I season the beef layer?
Season the beef with salt or seasoning salt to taste while it is browning with the onion.
What is the order of the layers before baking?
The layers are refried beans, then green chilies, then cooked ground beef, then shredded cheese, and finally taco sauce.
Should I grease the baking dish?
Yes, lightly grease the dish with cooking spray or olive oil before starting the layers.
What provides the fresh garnish for this dish?
Sliced black olives and chopped green onions provide a pop of color and freshness.
Can I use seasoning salt instead of regular salt?
Yes, you can use seasoning salt to taste to give the beef extra flavor.
Is this dip suitable for game day?
Absolutely, it is described as an ideal crowd-pleaser for game days and casual get-togethers.
How much cheese is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3/4 lb of finely shredded Monterey Jack or mild cheddar.
Should the avocado be added before baking?
No, the mashed avocado should be spread over the hot mixture after it has been removed from the oven.
What kind of onion is used in the beef mixture?
One large chopped onion is cooked with the ground beef.
How much taco sauce do I need?
You will need 3/4 cup of taco sauce to drizzle over the cheese.
Can I use mild cheddar instead of Monterey Jack?
Yes, the recipe suggests either Monterey Jack or mild cheddar cheese.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 12 primary ingredients used to make this dip.
How should I serve this dip to keep it fresh?
It is best served immediately after the cold toppings are added to the hot baked layers.