Description
Elevate your game night with this irresistible empanada dip that combines the classic flavors of traditional empanadas into a creamy, shareable delight. This easy-to-make recipe features layers of seasoned ground beef, tangy cream cheese, and gooey melted cheese, making it the perfect dish for gathering friends and family. Serve it warm with crispy tortilla chips for a flavor explosion that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until melted and combined.
- Mix in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until fully melted.
- Optional: Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg