This terrifyingly tasty Jack o' Lantern Taco Dip is perfect for your holiday spread. With the classic taste of tacos and a cute pumpkin face, it's sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. This creamy dip with a Halloween twist is simple to make and great for a costume party, office potluck, or scary movie night with the family.
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Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need
Steps to Make Jack o'Lantern Taco Dip
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil. Add the lean ground beef and break it up into small pieces. Then add the taco seasoning and mix well with the ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add the refried beans and mix well with the ground beef.
- Cube the room-temperature cream cheese and add to the mixture, stir to incorporate.
- Then, add the sour cream.
- Combine the Monterey Jack cheese and the extra-sharp Cheddar cheese. Then, add half of the cheese mixture to the skillet.
- Stir the mixture continuously until all of the cheese has melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a round 2-quart baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 10 minutes in a 375°F oven.
- Remove from the oven and place the three black tortilla chips as the eyes and nose for the Jack-o'-Lantern face. Then, arrange the black olive slices to form the mouth. Slice the jalapeño pepper in half. Carefully scoop out the seeds and membrane, then press it into the top to form the stem. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
This Jack o'Lantern Taco Dip is the perfect scary snack for Halloween. Whether for a costume party, office potluck, or family movie night - it's sure to be a hit with everyone. With ease of preparation, this frightfully delicious dip is sure to become a holiday favorite.
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Jack o'Lantern Taco Dip
Equipment
- Large Non-Stick Skillet
- 2-quart Round Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 2 tbs Olive Oil
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- ¼ c Taco Seasoning
- 16 oz can Refried Beans
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
- ½ c Sour Cream, about 4 ounces
- 4 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 3 Black Tortilla Chips
- 12 Black Olive Slices
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil. Add the lean ground beef and break it up into small pieces. Then add the taco seasoning and mix well with the ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add the refried beans and mix well with the ground beef.
- Cube the room-temperature cream cheese. Add to the mixture and stir to incorporate. Then, add the sour cream.
- Combine the Monterey Jack cheese and the extra-sharp Cheddar cheese. Then, add half of the cheese mixture to the skillet.
- Stir the mixture continuously until all of the cheese has melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a round 2-quart baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 10 minutes at 375°F.
- Remove from the oven and place the three black tortilla chips as the eyes and nose for the Jack-o'-Lantern face. Then, arrange the black olive slices to form the mouth. Slice the jalapeño pepper in half and carefully scoop out the seeds and membrane. Then, press it into the top to form the stem. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
- Yield 16 servings
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