🏈 5 Texas Dips That Win Game Day

Game day in Texas isn’t just about football, it’s about food that brings everyone together. Whether you’re tailgating outside the stadium or cozy at home with family and friends, a good dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. These five Texas-inspired dips are warm, cheesy, fresh, and guaranteed to disappear before halftime. Grab the chips and let’s dig in!

1. Texas Trash Dip

A warm, cheesy bean dip baked until bubbly. 

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) can refried beans

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (or jalapeños for heat)

• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar + Monterey Jack blend)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a bowl, mix beans, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, and green chiles.

3. Spread mixture into a baking dish.

4. Top with shredded cheese.

5. Bake 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

6. Serve with tortilla chips

2. Queso Blanco (Tex-Mex Style)

Smooth, creamy queso that tastes like your favorite Tex-Mex spot.

Ingredients

• 1 lb white American cheese, cubed (or Velveeta Queso Blanco)

• 1 cup half & half (or milk)

• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles

• 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional for spice)

• ¼ cup diced onion, sautéed

• Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, melt cheese and half & half over low heat, stirring constantly.

2. Stir in green chiles, jalapeño, and onion.

3. Heat until smooth and creamy.

4. Garnish with cilantro and serve with warm tortilla chips.

3. Cowboy Caviar

A colorful, fresh, no-bake dip that balances out the cheesy ones.

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 can black-eyed peas, drained & rinsed

• 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced

• ½ red onion, finely chopped

• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

• Dressing: ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Combine beans, peas, corn, peppers, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.

2. Whisk together dressing ingredients.

3. Pour over mixture and toss well.

4. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving with tortilla chips.

4. Smoked Brisket Queso

Queso meets Texas BBQ — smoky, indulgent, unforgettable.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Velveeta cheese (original or white), cubed

• 1 can Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes + green chiles)

• ½ cup milk

• 1–2 cups chopped smoked brisket

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp cumin

Instructions

1. In a skillet or saucepan, melt Velveeta and milk over low heat.

2. Stir in Ro-Tel, chili powder, and cumin.

3. Add brisket and mix well.

4. Keep warm in a slow cooker or serve immediately with chips.

5. Seven-Layer Texas Dip

A classic layered dip with all your Tex-Mex favorites stacked high.

Ingredients

• 1 can refried beans

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 cup guacamole

• 1 cup salsa

• 1½ cups shredded cheese

• ½ cup black olives, sliced

• ½ cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Spread beans across bottom of a glass dish.

2. Mix taco seasoning with sour cream; spread over beans.

3. Add layers of guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, olives, and green onions.

4. Cover and chill until serving.

5. Serve cold with tortilla chips.

Whether you’re a queso purist or a cowboy caviar fan, these dips bring a little Texas flair to your football spread. Try one (or all five!) at your next game day gathering, and you’ll be the MVP of the snack table.

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