Grab those chips! This jam-packed bean dip has all your favorite taco toppings packed inside and would make a perfect appetizer for game-day.
It would appear that football season is upon us.
Or so my football-fanatic brothers tell me.
I’ll lay a secret on you though: I could not care less if the Greenbay Packers walk away with the win.
The food, guys. The food.
We all know that’s what’s REALLY important about this football-season business. The game on TV is just there to keep us semi-entertained whilst we stuff our faces with chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, and chips ‘n’ dip.
Now, please tell me I’m not the only Wisconsin-er who doesn’t give a heck for the the Packers. My brothers are ALWAYS giving me grief about my lack of “support” towards their idol team.
For real guys, they were actually QUIZZING me on the different players the other day.
Them: Now, who’s this?
Me: Um, Brett Farve?
Them: NO! He stopped playing for the Packers YEARS ago.
Me: Oh! Right, um. Aaron Rodgers?
Them: Seriously? Aaron Rodgers is the DARK-haired muscular guy, Sarah! Not the blonde! Geez….
In case you’re interested. The correct answer was Clay Matthews.
According to them, I live under a rock.
Untrue, guys. I just live in this little food blogging bubble where my idea of an exciting time is going to the farmers market.
K. Football rant over. Let’s carry on, shall we?
To dip. Because dip is much more important than watching grown men fight over a little ball.
So over it, guys. Let’s talk taco dip.
Now, I’m sure we all know what a pain-in-the-neck tacos can be. I mean, you have to prep ALL those toppings, cook up the meat, warm up the beans (p.s–THESE are the best pre-made refried beans in the world), ect.
There’s a simple solution: Make tacos into an appetizer. Stick it all in a one pan and call it DONE.
Lastly: Feel like a football-food rockstar.
Quick sidenote: Don’t be afraid to pile the toppings upon TOPPINGS. Go crazy. More is better. š
Then grab those chips and ATTACK! ATTACK!
Aaaaaand TOUCHDOWN!
You just won the admiration and respect of everyone at your tailgating bash.
Confession: I made this dip and photographed it before a family gathering, and everyone was pretty polite, but I’m positive everyone was wondering why there were a few “dipped” spots in it.
Hey, all in the name of taste-testing, right? Somebody’s gotta do it and I wouldn’t trust anyone but myself.
I don’t double-dip either, like most of my family members do.
Um, you’re kinda gross guys.
But I don’t really think they cared about my taste-testing-in-advance. Judging by the way the dish was scraped clean in a matter of minutes, I don’t think anyone cared at all.
Now get ‘yo tailgating on and make this dip PRONTO.
Monday needs it, fo’ real.
Refried Bean Taco Dip
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Ingredients
- 2 13 oz boxes Pacific refried beans
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa
- 1/2 lb cooked ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Taco toppings: Shredded lettuce chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, ect.
- Tortilla chips or pita chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease a 12 in iron skillet OR a 13x9 baking pan.
- Spread refried beans in the bottom of greased skillet. Top with salsa, ground beef and taco seasoning. Cover pan with tin foil and bake at 375F 15 minutes or until heated through.
- Let dip cool 5 minutes then top with taco toppings. Serve dip warm with chips.
Notes
P.S — GUYS. I’m finally on Instagram. I know, took me long enough right? Follow me so you can see more of my crazy-ness. š
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love a good bean dip, and this one looks delish, Sarah! I like that you can just heat it in a skillet and it’s ready to go. Sounds easy and tasty!
Sarah says
It’s SO easy and that’s kinda dangerous because I want to make it (and eat it) all. the. time. LOL. Thanks Gayle!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
This looks super tasty! Baby Bee loves that brand of refried beans, he likes them plain!
Sarah says
Aren’t Pacific beans the best?! I totally love them plain too!
marcie says
Sarah, it’s only 8:40 in the morning and I want to eat this! I’ve got my chips but no dip — terrible! This needs to happen ASAP. š
Sarah says
Gahhh! Fix that and make this dip PRONTO, Marcie! Before your chips get too lonely. š
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
This looks so yummy and I love that you have whole wheat pita chips. Did you make those yourself?
Sarah says
Hahaha! I had actually run out of regular chips and only had pita breads on hand, so I thought “oh why not just make my own?” LOL. š
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
I agree Sarah, football is all about the food. NOT the game!! And your family should be happy you left any for them….because I coulda ate this whole skillet of dip by myself!!! š Pinned!!
Sarah says
Hahaha RIGHT?! They got lucky that I didn’t eat it all…that time at least. LOL. Thanks for pinning, Renee!
Cheryl says
Yum! This looks so delicious and full of all the typical tailgating goodness but not so laden with god-knows-what like most of the dips! I’m tempted to make this for um….
dinner.
Tonight.
JUST SAYING!
Sarah says
Hahaha DO IT, girl! I’m lovin’ the sound of this dip for dinner. š
Danielle says
Football season means one thing for me too.. food! I love this dip, it would pair so well with some salty tortilla chips. Pinning!
By the way, I got an e-mail from Ziplist the other day with the top recipes on pinterest and your jalapeno poppers were on it! I squealed a little with excitement š
Sarah says
Right?! The food is the best part about football season for sure. š Thanks for the pin, Danielle!
And I got that email from Ziplist too! I squealed/SCREAMED a little bit with excitement too! LOL. š
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
You totally nailed it with this dip girl, it looks incredibly tasty! Love all those toppings, the more the better and yup, totally love the food more than the game š Pinned! This is so perfect for game day!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Kelly! And ikr?! Bring on the football FOOD. š
Ashley says
I do like watching football but the food is definitely the best part! This dip looks awesome! I have too many recipes I want to make this season!
Sarah says
Oh IKR?! I am overloaded with inspiration for game-day eats too! š
Joanne says
Farmer’s market >> football game ANY DAY. This is why we should be besties.
Yay for dip! it’s really the only redeeming quality of football season.
Sarah says
Hahaha YES to farmer’s market over football. š
And dip is TOTALLY the only awesome thing about football season without a doubt.—my brothers would probably disown me or something if they ever saw me writing this. LOL š
Allen Vergakis says
It looks yummy, precious. Can’t wait to try it!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
So excited you are on Instagram! This dip looks incredible. You can’t have too many š toppings!
Sarah says
I am too! Took me long enough right? LOL.
Isadora says
You had me at “refried”!! Bean dip is quite possibly my favorite thing ever! I always make some when I go to parties and spend the entire night hovering around my bean dip! Bean dip is also pretty much the only thing I like about football! I know about as much as you do about the actual game, but I’m all over the tasty snacks too š
Sarah says
What is it about bean dip anyway that just screams EAT ME. ALL OF ME.? š And so agree! The snacks are the best part about the game.