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5-Ingredient Football Dip Recipe

4.5 from 92 reviews

This easy 5-Ingredient Football Dip is a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game day. Featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy cream cheese, tangy salsa, and sharp cheddar cheese, it comes together quickly and bakes to a cheesy, savory delight in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (8 oz) jar salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Cook Beef: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning evenly to flavor the meat.
  2. Layer the Dip: Spread the softened cream cheese evenly at the bottom of a pie dish. Pour the salsa over the cream cheese layer, then spoon the seasoned ground beef over the salsa. Finally, sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese generously on top of the meat layer.
  3. Bake the Dip: Cover the pie dish with foil to prevent over-browning. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and golden. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use your preferred heat level for the salsa to suit your taste, from mild to hot.
  • For a thicker dip, use full-fat cream cheese and sharp cheddar.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
  • Can be prepared ahead by assembling and refrigerating; bake just before serving.
  • Feel free to add chopped jalapeños or green onions for extra flavor.

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