Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

Hamburger

browned

1 pkg

Dry taco seasoning mix

0.25 cup

Water

8 oz

Cream cheese

softened

8 oz

Sour cream

8 oz

Taco sauce

0.25 cup

Onions

chopped

1 can

Cream of nacho soup

1 can

Cream of cheddar cheese soup

1 pkg

Shredded cheese

0.25 cup

Black olives

sliced

0.5 unit

Tomato

sliced

0.5 unit

Green pepper

sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Brown hamburger in a skillet.

Step 2
~3 min

Drain excess fat from the browned hamburger.

Step 3
~3 min

Add taco seasoning mix and water to the hamburger and stir well.

Step 4
~3 min

Soften cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl.

Step 5
~3 min

Blend cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth.

Step 6
~3 min

Layer the seasoned hamburger mixture in a baking pan or electric frypan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~3 min

Spread the cream cheese and sour cream mixture evenly over the hamburger layer.

Step 8
~3 min

Drizzle taco sauce over the cream cheese layer.

Step 9
~3 min

Sprinkle chopped onions (if using) over the taco sauce.

Step 10
~3 min

Mix cream of nacho soup and cream of Cheddar cheese soup together in a bowl.

Step 11
~3 min

Spread the soup mixture evenly over the previous layers.

Step 12
~3 min

Sprinkle shredded cheese over the soup layer.

Step 13
~3 min

Top with sliced black olives (if using), tomato slices, and green pepper slices.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake in a preheated oven until hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 30 minutes.

Step 15
~3 min

If using an electric frypan, keep the dip warm.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve hot with tostada chips for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dip, use hot taco sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions for added freshness.

Make ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tostada chips, tortilla chips, or vegetables for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tacos
Nachos
Quesadillas

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer at parties and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl
Cinco de Mayo
Tailgating

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Potluck

Popularity Score

85/100

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