Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Grab a skillet, heat it over medium, and cook the ground beef until it’s browned and juicy. Remember to drain off any excess fat—you want all flavor, no grease. Stir in taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until everything is well combined. Set this aside for now.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the cream cheese over low heat. Once it’s nice and creamy, stir in the sour cream and milk. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes silky smooth.
- Add the Cheeses: Gradually add shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses to your sauce. Be patient and let each addition melt completely before adding more. The result? A luscious, gooey base that’s begging for the next step.
- Combine the Ingredients: Time to bring it all together! Fold the cooked beef and crumbled bacon into the cheesy mixture. Stir until everything is evenly distributed and coated in that dreamy sauce. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste—you’re almost there!
- Serve It Up: Transfer your dip to a serving bowl while it’s still piping hot. Pair it with tortilla chips, and watch as everyone digs in with delight.
Notes
- Cheese matters: For the best results, grate your cheese fresh. Pre-shredded cheese often has anti-caking agents that can affect the texture of your dip.
- Adjust the spice: Love a little heat? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Keep it warm: If you’re serving this dip at a party, keep it warm using a slow cooker on the low setting.
- Get creative: This dip pairs well with more than just tortilla chips. Try it with veggies, crackers, or even as a topping for baked potatoes.
- Double the batch: Feeding a large crowd? Double the ingredients to ensure everyone gets a taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg