Description
Loaded fajita dip is a warm, cheesy crowd‑pleasing dip inspired by fajita flavors, featuring sautéed bell peppers and onions, seasoned beef or chicken, sour cream, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
2 tbsp fajita seasoning
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Green onions or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef or chicken over medium heat until browned, then stir in fajita seasoning.
2. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion and sauté until softened and lightly caramelized.
3. In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
4. Mix the cooked meat and vegetables into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Stir in half the shredded cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper.
6. Transfer to an oven‑safe dish, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
7. Garnish with green onions or cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Use pre‑sliced vegetables for faster prep.
This dip is excellent for game‑day parties or taco nights.
You can make it ahead and reheat it before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop, Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg