Baked Taco Dip

This baked taco dip features seasoned ground beef layered with cream cheese, salsa, and Cheddar cheese for a mouthwatering appetizer that can feed a crowd.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread cream cheese in an even layer in the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly, browned, and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water and taco seasoning mix; stir. Simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 5

Spread meat mixture over cream cheese in the baking dish. Pour salsa over the top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.