Slow Cooker Texas Trash Dip is the ultimate fun food. It is perfect for game day gatherings, potlucks, or any time you want to level up a gathering. Packed with flavor and easy to make, this crowd pleaser can be served warm - right out of your slow cooker!
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To make this delicious dip, you will need these simple ingredients:
- refried beans
- whipped cream cheese
- sour cream
- salsa
- diced green chilies
- taco seasoning - see below for instructions to make your own taco seasoning
- shredded cheese - Mexican blend, Monterey jack, pepper jack, and cheddar are all good choices
- fresh cilantro - optional garnish
- jalapenos - optional garnish
This warm bean dip recipe is creamy and delicious. I mean, what could be better than a creamy, taco flavored dip that is filled with lots of gooey cheese? You are going to want to make this from Cinco De Mayo straight through to the end of football season!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: It doesn't get any easier than this! Just pop the ingredients in your slow cooker and it does the rest.
- You will be the most popular person in the room: Everyone loves this dip! You may get invitations just because people hope you will bring this dip (don't say I didn't warn you!)
- Customizable: The spice level can be adjusted along with the level of cheesiness. And the dipping options are just about endless!
❓⁉️What is Texas Trash Dip?
Texas trash dip is a hot bean dip that is creamy, cheesy wonderfulness! I tried researching where the term Texas Trash originated, but couldn't find a definitive answer. If you know, can you please share in the comment section below??
🔪Instructions
This great recipe involves just a few simple steps:
Preparing Your Slow Cooker
Prepare your slow cooker by coating it with a non-stick agent. Any nonstick cooking spray or oil will work. Olive oil and avocado oil are my go-to coatings. In the case of this cheesy Texas trash dip, be sure to grease up for easy clean up!
NOTE: some slow cooker inserts come with a nonstick surface. Use of a non-stick agent is still suggested. However, oil is sometimes recommended rather than non-stick cooking spray to protect the longevity of the non-stick surface. Check the manual for your slow cooker if you have any concerns.
Alternatively, you can choose to use a slow cooker liner.
Cooking
- 🫕 Add all ingredients into your greased crock pot- except for about 1 cup of shredded cheese
- 🫕 Stir bean mixture to fully combine
- 🫕 Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours
- 🫕 Top with extra sour cream and sliced jalapenos (optional) and enjoy!
Step 1
Add all ingredients into greased slow cooker except for 1 cup of shredded cheese
Step 2
Stir to fully combine
Step 3
Top with remaining shredded cheese
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Step 4
turn slow cooker down to warm, top with sour cream, green onion and/or jalapeno and serve!
🍽Serving suggestions
The easiest way to serve this hearty dip is right out of your slow cooker. A smaller 2.5-quart slow cooker is great for this purpose. However, this perfect appetizer can just as easily be made in a larger 6-quart slow cooker.
We love to serve this dip right next to some Buffalo chicken dip and Fiesta dip.
Dippers
Some favorites include:
- tortilla chips
- toasted pita chips
- potatoes chips
- pretzel sticks
- bagel chips
- corn chips
- celery sticks
- cucumber slices
- carrot sticks
- crackers
Toppings
In addition to sour cream and jalapenos, try topping your Texas bean dip with:
- sliced green onions
- sliced black olives
- dollops of softened cream cheese
- swirls of hot sauce
- pickles jalapenos
- pickled onions
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🔁Substitutions
- Block cream cheese can be used in place of whipped. Gentrly microwave cream cheese to soften it a bit prior to adding it to your slow cooker. This will allow you to fully mix it in with the other ingredients.
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend and shredded mozzarella are also good types of cheese to add to this Texas trash dip recipe.
- For a spicier dip, use a hot package of taco seasoning mix and swap green chiles for diced jalapenos. Hot salsa can also be used to dial up the heat in this Mexican bean dip.
Storing
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container or zip-top bag. They will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Leftovers can be gently reheated in a microwave oven.
😉Hints & hacks
- Freshly shredded cheese melts slightly better than store shredded. But we all know I am way too lazy to shred it myself! This dip is always delicious with packaged shredded cheese!
- To prep this creamy warm bean dip in advance, simply mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. You can store this in the refrigerator for a day or two prior to adding it to your slow cooker.
- Each crockpot is different. The first time you make Texas garbage dip, watch closely to make sure nothing is burning. I have not personally experienced any burning issues when making this recipe, but better safe than sorry.
- I generally recommend using a slow cooker liner for easy clean-up! They are not overly pretty, though, so I skip them when I am serving guests.
- In the market for a new slow cooker?? I love mine!
- Always double-check that your slow cooker is plugged in and turned on! Nothing is worse than coming home to a cold crockpot! 🤪
Homemade slow cooker taco seasoning
If you prefer to make your own, rather than use a store-bought mix, this is the recipe I use:
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1.5 tablespoons cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- optional (if you like it hot): 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Add all ingredients and stir. Store in a cool, dry, air-tight container.
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Texas Trash Dip
Equipment
- 2.5 quart slow cooker or larger
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 16 oz can refried beans
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 7 oz can diced green chilies
- 3 tablespoon taco seasoning see above for homemade recipe
- 4 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend, montery jack, pepper jack and cheddar are all good choices
- fresh cilantro optional garnish
- sliced jalapenos optional garnish
- chips for serving
Instructions
- To a grease slow cooker, add 16 oz can refried beans, 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup salsa, 7 oz can diced green chilies, 3 tablespoon taco seasoning, and 3 cups shredded cheese and stir to combine
- Top with remaining cup of shredded cheese
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4.
- When dip is gooey and warm all the way through add any garnish such as fresh cilantro, sliced jalapenos, olives, and extra sour cream
- Serve with chips, pretzels, and veggie sticks for dipping
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