For sure. I usually layer it all in the dish, cover it with foil, and stick it in the fridge. When I’m ready to bake it, I let it sit out for a bit so it’s not freezing cold. Then straight into the oven.

What chips should I use?

Anything sturdy. Scoop-style tortilla chips are my go-to. Thin chips don’t stand a chance with this dip. I’ve also used pretzel bites, those hold up well too.

Yeah, but only if you need to. I freeze it before baking. Then when I want it, I bake it straight from the freezer, takes a little longer, maybe 30 minutes. It’s not quite as creamy but still good enough to serve.

What’s the vegetarian version?

I’ve made it with black beans instead of beef, and no one complained. You could throw in corn or peppers too, just don’t overload it. Keep the layers simple and it works just fine.

Football Dip Recipe – 5-Star Cheesy Favorite for Game Day

Description

This football dip is the ultimate game day favorite—creamy, cheesy, and loaded with seasoned beef. Made with just five simple ingredients and ready in under 40 minutes, it’s perfect for any crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz) jar salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat.

3. Stir in taco seasoning until well combined.

4. Spread softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a pie dish.

5. Layer salsa over the cream cheese.

6. Spoon seasoned beef over the salsa layer.

7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the beef.

8. Cover dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

For a spicier version, use hot salsa or add diced jalapeños to the beef.
This dip can be prepped ahead and baked when ready.
Try serving with pretzel bites, tortilla chips, or warm flatbread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8th of dish
Calories: 276
Sugar: 1.5g
Sodium: 353mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 88mg

Keywords: football dip, game day dip, 5-ingredient dip, cheesy dip, taco dip