Description
Cheeseburger dip delivers classic burger flavors in a creamy, irresistible appetizer perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Melted cheese, ground beef, and zesty seasonings combine for a crowd-pleasing snack you cannot resist devouring with crispy chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 8 ounces (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Colby Jack cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounces) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Diced pickles
- Crumbled bacon
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef with diced onions in a skillet, breaking meat into crumbly fragments until thoroughly cooked and onions become translucent.
- Introduce minced garlic and sauté briefly, releasing aromatic flavors into the meat mixture.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, velvety cream cheese, tangy ketchup, zesty mustard, savory Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper, stirring continuously until cream cheese dissolves completely.
- Reduce flame to minimal heat and gradually fold in shredded cheese varieties, gently stirring until mixture transforms into a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Carefully transfer the bubbling mixture into a serving vessel or maintain warmth using a compact slow cooker.
- Elevate presentation by sprinkling crisp, crumbled bacon, freshly chopped green onions, or briny pickle fragments across the surface just before serving.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy texture and ensure the dip stays thick and appetizing.
- Consider using lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich burger-like flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for extra depth and complexity.
- Prepare this dip ahead of time and reheat gently in a slow cooker to maintain its creamy consistency and allow flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg