Easy Bean Dip is a delicious party dip loaded creamy beans, cheese and heaps of taco inspired seasoning! Refried beans make this recipe a cinch while a little cream cheese makes it creamy and rich. A few jalapenos to give it a little bit of spice (but don’t worry, it’s not crazy hot)!
This dip bakes until hot and bubbly, perfect for scooping with tortilla chips or even Loaded Nachos! Pass the margaritas please.
Who doesn’t love a quick and easy bean dip recipe? Totally simple to make and take, this bean dip recipe is a definite keeper! It’s so easy anyone can whip this dip up…and, everyone loves it!
Tortilla chips? Celery Sticks? Even brussels sprouts chips are the perfect vehicle for this spicy taco dip with beans! The great thing about this cream cheese bean dip is that it can go anywhere! Potluck? Office party? Game day? Super easy to put together and everyone loves it!
What is Bean Dip? The best bean dip is one that’s crazy easy to make (this one fits the bill perfectly). A can of refried beans (even generic will do) and cream cheese are the foundation here. What separates this refried bean dip from the pack is spicing it up with taco seasoning and a handful of jalapenos! The best refried bean dip recipe everrrrrr!
The real flavor winner here is the taco seasoning. You can buy packets of taco seasoning or simply create your own from portions of cumin, garlic, onion powder, ground red chile and salt and pepper…don’t be afraid to experiment!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Easy Bean Dip
A rich cream bean dip full of flavor! Loads of cheese and a handful of jalapenos take this dip to the next level!
Prep: 8min
Total: 23min
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 627 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 16 ounces refried beans (canned)
- ½ package taco seasoning
- 4 ounces mild green chiles (diced and drained)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions (divided)
- ¼ cup jalapenos (chopped, optional)
- 3 cups cheddar cheese (divided)
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice green onions dividing the white and green portions. Set the green part aside.
- Combine cream cheese, refried beans, taco seasoning and sour cream with a hand mixer on until fluffy.
- Add the whites of the onions, jalapenos, chiles and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Spread into a 2qt (or 8×8) baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or hot and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle remaining green onions on top as garnish. Serve with tortilla chips.
Best Bean Dip
This cheesy refried bean dip is always a party favorite and it’s so easy to make! Serve warm with tortilla chips and your friends and family will be begging for this hot bean dip recipe!
Prep: 5min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 16 oz refried beans ((can use canned beans))
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 4 oz can diced mild green chiles, (drained)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, (divided )
- Toppings: sliced green onion, (chopped cilantro, chopped avocado, sliced jalapeños, chopped grape tomatoes, queso fresco)
- Tortilla chips, (for serving)
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the refried beans, Greek yogurt, green chiles, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Spread the bean mixture into an 8×8-inch or 2-quart baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from the oven.
- Top the bean dip with sliced green onion, cilantro, avocado, jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, and queso fresco. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Super Easy Bean Dip
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