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This layered crockpot Sunday Funday Dip features cream cheese, taco-seasoned beef, salsa, and melty cheddar cheese, all slow-cooked to bubbly perfection, perfect for scooping with tortilla chips at your next Sunday gathering.
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Why this Recipe is a Keeper
We love a good game day dip and when I saw this Sunday Funday recipe from Al Dente Diva, I knew I had to adapt it for the slow cooker. This dip is made for a Sunday Game Day, or you really can make it for any occasion.
This isn't your usual slow cooker dip, for this one is layered and has an amazing, decadent taco flavor. Just add a bag of chips, and you are ready to watch any game that is on Sunday afternoon.
You'll also want to try my new recipe for Slow Cooker Sunday Sauce, if you're looking for another fun recipe for Sunday.
The Ingredients
Gather these ingredients for the BEST gameday dip! Find the full recipe in the recipe card below the images.
- Cream Cheese - This is the bottom layer of the dish.
- Beef - 2 pounds of ground beef, this recipe is VERY beefy. Mix 2 taco seasoning packets into the beef.
- Salsa - The third layer is a jar of salsa, use your favorite here.
- Cheese - 2 Cups of shredded cheese, sharp cheddar is always my go-to - it has more flavor when melted, sometimes I can't taste mild or medium cheddar in recipes.
How to Make Sunday Funday Dip
- Cook the ground beef, then add the taco seasoning and water.
- Spread the cream cheese in the slow cooker.
- Add the ground beef and salsa.
- Then top with cheese and cook until everything is hot and bubbly!
How to Serve Sunday Funday Dip
Chips: Serve this dip with corn tortilla chips or the larger fritos!
Tortillas: This can be a taco or burrito filling as well; just serve the tortillas for your guests to serve themselves.
Sarah's Tips
I've made this so many times! Here are my tips for the best results.
- Soften the cream cheese for a few hours before starting the recipe OR warm the cream cheese in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
- Be sure to let the ground beef and sauce thicken well before adding to the slow cooker.
- If you use freshly shredded cheese off the block, it will melt better.
- Switch the slow cooker to the warm setting for serving at your party.
- Store in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to three months.
Variations
Make the recipe your own by swapping out a few things!
- Use fajita seasoning for more of a kick of lime flavor.
- You can use chive cream cheese instead of standard cream cheese.
- Ground chicken or turkey can be used but the flavor won't be as decadent.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a bit of spice.
More Crockpot Dips
You can make a dip buffet for game day! Here are my current favorites:
- This hearty and flavorful Crockpot 7 Layer Dip is always a hit at parties.
- Creamy and cheesy, Rotel Dip Recipe packs just the right amount of spice.
- Warm and melty, Texas Trash Dip is the ultimate Crockpot appetizer for any gathering.
- Bring the bold flavors of taco night to your table with this easy Crockpot Taco Dip.
- Rich, smooth, and perfect for game day, this Crockpot Queso is a cheesy favorite.
- My Football Dip is a budget friendly dip to try!
If you tried this Sunday Funday recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. Happy Slow Cooking!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 2 oz. taco seasoning mix , I use Cholua medium taco seasoning (two packs)
- 1 1/2 cups water , (use the amount of water the packets calls for)
- 16 oz. cream cheese, softened (two 8-oz. pkgs.)
- 16 oz. salsa
- 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
For garnish
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large skillet set over medium high heat, add the ground beef. Cook and crumble until brown. Drain off fat.
- Add the taco seasoning packets and the amount of water your packets call for (mine was 3/4 cup for each packet).
- Simmer the taco meat unitl it has thickened. Set aside.
- Spread the softened cream cheese to the bottom of the slow cooker and spread smooth.
- Add the taco meat next, then add the salsa over the meat.
- Sprinkle over the cheese.
- Cover and cook on HIGH For about 1 1/2 hours or until bubbly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle over the tomatoes and green onion. Serve with chips and enjoy!
Sarah's Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Recipe Adapted from Al Dente Diva
Can this dip be cooked in the oven instead of a crockpot? If so for how long will it need to cook?
I would do about 20 minutes at 350 or until hot and melty.
Looks good I’m going to try it out
Do you have recipes for making your own seasoning such as taco seasoning, or one similar to the Lipton Onion soup seasoning. Both of these contain so much salt and I need to trim the salt down. Thank you, your time, and reading my comments.
I am starting to do this on my other site retro potluck. The only one I have so far is ranch seasoning.
Can this recipe be cut in half?
Yes, if you have a smaller crockpot that will work even better. You will have to cut down the cooking time a bit.