Cheesy Hamburger And Rice Dip Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
• STEP 2.In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
• STEP 3.Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
• STEP 4.In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux.
• STEP 5.Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
• STEP 6.Add the shredded cheese to the saucepan and stir until melted and smooth.
• STEP 7.Pour the cheese sauce over the ground beef and rice mixture in the skillet. Stir well to combine.
• STEP 8.Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
• STEP 9.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
• STEP 10.Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
• STEP 11.Serve the Cheesy Hamburger and Rice Dip with tortilla chips or crusty bread for dipping.

Cooking Tips

• Feel free to customize the spices in this dip to suit your taste. Add some chili powder or cayenne pepper for a spicier kick.
• You can make this dip ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Just increase the baking time slightly if baking from cold.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the dip in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Serve the dip with tortilla chips or crusty bread for dipping.