Description
Creamy cheeseburger dip delivers classic burger flavors in an irresistible party-ready appetizer. Melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and zesty toppings combine for a crowd-pleasing snack that keeps guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Colby Jack cheese
- 10 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced pickles, crumbled bacon, green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef caramelizes and onions turn translucent, then drain away excess fat.
- Flavor Infusion: Introduce minced garlic and cook briefly to release aromatic essence, then incorporate diced tomatoes, cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, stirring until cream cheese melts completely.
- Cheese Melting: Reduce heat to low and fold in shredded cheeses, continuously stirring until mixture transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the creamy dip to a serving vessel or maintain warmth in a slow cooker, then embellish with optional garnishes such as crisp pickle fragments, verdant green onion slivers, or crumbled smoky bacon just before presenting to guests.
Notes
- Remove excess fat completely from ground beef to prevent a greasy, heavy dip texture and ensure a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Keep heat low when adding cheeses to prevent scorching and maintain a smooth, creamy consistency without separating.
- Experiment with different garnishes like jalapeños, diced onions, or crispy bacon bits to personalize the dip’s flavor and texture.
- Substitute ground turkey for beef, use low-fat cream cheese, and opt for gluten-free Worcestershire sauce to create a lighter, diet-friendly version of the dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg