Description
Empanada Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines melty cheese, savory ground meat, and zesty spices. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, this dip is easy to prepare and will have everyone coming back for more. With its creamy texture and golden crust, it’s not only delicious but visually appealing too! Serve it with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for a fun and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup sour cream (plus extra for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Add ground meat to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; sauté until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and mix in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add cheddar cheese until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving with tortilla chips or veggies topped with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg