Easy Refried Bean Dip

Easy-to-make refried bean dip is so delicious you won’t be able to stop scooping your nachos in it. With cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, and loads of cheese and taco seasoning this Mexican dip is our new family favorite! It’s perfect to eat with nachos, chips, or any Mexican dish.

We love to have a variety of dips at our party like this white queso dip or the ultimate cream cheese dip along with this cheesy super addictive refried bean dip.

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• How to make refried bean dip?
• Bean dip recipe variations
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Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for refried bean dip recipe-

• 16oz refried bean (canned or homemade)
• 4oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 4 teaspoon taco seasoning
• ¼ cup mild green chilies (drained and chopped)
• ¼ cup jalapenos (deseeded and chopped) – adjust the quantity according to your taste preference
• 2 green onion, white and green part separately chopped
• 1 ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated, divided
• 1 ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated, divided

For Garnish

• Fresh cilantro
• Green onion
• Pico De Gallo (optional)
• Few Jalapeno slices

Ingredients additions & substitutions

Refried bean dip recipe is easy to customize.

1. Substitute refried beans with other canned beans like the pinto bean, and white bean. Simply mash up the bean first and use in the recipe.
2. Taco seasoning can be substituted with another seasoning such as salt, pepper, cumin powder, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
3. Use hot salsa instead of taco seasoning.
4. Change the cheese with just cheddar or use white cheddar and sharp cheddar.
5. Add protein like ground beef, shredded chicken to the bean dip recipe.
6. Make the dip spicy by using more jalapenos or a dash of your choice of hot sauce.
7. Include red bell peppers to the refried bean dip.

How to make refried bean dip?

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl add refried beans, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning.
2. Using a stand mixer or a hand blender or whisk beat it together until combined.  
3. You want to have a smooth mix.
4. Add mild green chilies (drained and chopped), jalapenos (if using), the white part of green onion, and half of both Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheese.
5. Mix it all together.
6. Use any baking dish such as 8×8 inch square dish or 2qt baking dish. Grease it with cooking spray (optional).
7. Spread bean dip mix on the dish.
8. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top evenly. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve hot with tortilla chips. You can also use protein-rich refried bean dip in other Mexican dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, and burritos.  Also, spread them on a quesadilla or on top of a tostada. It’s delicious any way you serve it!

Bean dip recipe variations

1. Substitute refried beans with other canned beans like the pinto bean, and white bean. Simply mash up the bean first and use it in the recipe.
2. Use hot salsa instead of taco seasoning.
3. Add protein like ground beef, and shredded chicken to the bean dip recipe.
4. Include red bell peppers to the refried bean dip.

Frequently Asked Questions

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