Cheeseburger Dip is a hot, cheesy appetizer made with seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, and melted Colby Jack, then topped with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and homemade cheeseburger sauce. It has all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in an easy, scoopable dip.
This is a fun one when I want something a little different from the usual party dips. The warm beef and cheese layer combined with the cool burger toppings and tangy sauce makes every scoop taste like a loaded cheeseburger.
Why I Love Cheeseburger Dip
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Ground Beef: The hearty base of the dip. Drain any excess grease after browning.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Adds savory burger flavor to the beef.
- Cream Cheese: Makes the dip rich and creamy.
- Colby Jack Cheese: Melts into a gooey, cheesy layer.
- Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion: Add the fresh toppings you’d expect on a cheeseburger.
- Dill Pickles: Give the dip a tangy crunch.
- Mayonnaise, Mustard & Ketchup: Create the creamy base for the homemade cheeseburger sauce.
- Garlic Powder, Onion Powder & Paprika: Add extra flavor to the sauce.
- Pickle Juice: Gives the burger sauce an extra tangy kick.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Cheeseburger Dip
Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain excess grease. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
Make the Sauce: Whisk together the mayo, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pickle juice.
Layer the Dip: Spread softened cream cheese in a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Top with the ground beef and shredded Colby Jack cheese.
Bake: Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly.
Add the Toppings: Top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles. Drizzle with the cheeseburger sauce before serving.
Tips I Found Helpful. 💙
- Drain the beef well. Removing excess grease keeps the dip creamy instead of oily.
- Soften the cream cheese. It spreads and mixes much more easily when it’s at room temperature.
- Add the fresh toppings after baking. Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles stay fresh and crisp.
- Drizzle the sauce just before serving. This keeps the toppings looking fresh and gives every scoop that cheeseburger flavor. 🍔💙
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Cheeseburger Dip
Ingredients
For the dip:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
For toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
For the cheeseburger sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is fully browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce to the cooked beef and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Once mixed, set the beef aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pickle juice until you achieve a smooth sauce. Set this sauce aside for later use.
- Take a 10" cast iron skillet and spread the softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom.
- Layer the cooked ground beef mixture over the cream cheese in the skillet.
- Evenly sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese over the beef layer, covering it completely.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is fully melted and bubbly.
- Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Top the dip with the prepared toppings: evenly distribute the shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced red onion, and chopped dill pickles over the cheese layer.
- Finally, drizzle the cheeseburger sauce over the toppings to finish the dip.
- Serve the Cheeseburger Dip warm with your choice of pita chips, tortilla chips, or kettle chips for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
Drain the ground beef well before assembling the dip. Use softened cream cheese so it spreads easily. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and cheeseburger sauce after baking so the toppings stay fresh.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 578Total Fat: 49gSaturated Fat: 23gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 733mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 28g
