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Beefy Taco Dip

Everyone loves taco dip! This version is a combination of several different recipes I received from friends. I experimented until I came up with my favorite. It’s always a hit, no matter where I take it!

—FAYE PARKER BEDFORD, NS



PREP: 25 MIN. + CHILLING COOK: 5 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 16-20 SERVINGS


1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 pound ground beef

1 envelope taco seasoning

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend

4 cups shredded lettuce

2 medium tomatoes, diced

1 small onion, diced

1 medium green pepper, diced

Tortilla chips

1. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Spread on a 12- to 14-in. pizza pan or serving dish. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

2. In a saucepan over medium heat, brown beef; drain. Add taco seasoning and tomato sauce; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Cool completely. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate.

3. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and green pepper. Serve with chips.