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 variety of dips in 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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Ingredients You’ll Need
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 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.
- Substitute refried bean with other canned beans like pinto bean, white bean. Simply mash up the bean first and use in the recipe.
- Taco seasoning can be substituted with other seasoning such as salt, pepper, cumin powder, garlic powder, paprika and onion powder.
- Use hot salsa instead of taco seasoning.
- Change the cheese with just cheddar or use white cheddar and sharp cheddar.
- Add protein like ground beef, shredded chicken to the bean dip recipe.
- Make the dip spicy by using more jalapenos or a dash of your choice of hot sauce.
- Include red bell peppers to the refried bean dip.
How to Make Bean Dip?
- Pre-heat oven at 350°F. In a bowl add refried bean, softened cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning.
- Using a stand mixer or a hand blender or whisk beat it together until combined.
- You want to have a smooth mix.
- Add mild green chilies (drained and chopped), jalapenos (if using), white part of green onion and half of both Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Mix it all together.
- Use any baking dish such as 8×8 inch square dish or 2qt baking dish. Grease it with cooking spray (optional).
- Spread bean dip mix on the dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top evenly. Bake in pre heated oven at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 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 quesadilla or on top of a tostada. It’s delicious anyway you serve!
Bean Dip Recipe Variations
- Substitute refried bean with other canned beans like pinto bean, white bean. Simply mash up the bean first and use in the recipe.
- Use hot salsa instead of taco seasoning.
- Add protein like ground beef, shredded chicken to the bean dip recipe.
- Include red bell peppers to the refried bean dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes you can! Substitute refried bean with other canned beans like pinto bean, white bean. Simply mash up the bean first and use in the recipe.
This recipe will result in mildly spicy dip as recipe calls for Jalapenos and mild green chilies together. It’s really not spicy at all as the heat is balanced with cream cheese, sour cream and cheese. If you can’t handle heat at all, skip jalapenos from the recipe.
You are talking my language now! I love all things spicy. If you want to increase the spice levels add jalapenos with seeds or you can also use your choice of hot sauce to add extra kick.
Yes, ground beef or shredded chicken will work best.
Yes you can. If you want to make ahead, mix all ingredients spread on baking dish. Hold the cheese. Cover and keep refrigerated before baking. It will keep for 2 -3 days. When ready to serve, simply remove the dish from refrigerator, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in oven.
Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in microwave or if using oven use low temperature to reheat until hot and serve immediately.
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Easy Refried Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 16 oz refried bean canned or homemade
- 4 oz 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 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
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven at 350°F. In a bowl add refried bean, softened cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning. Using a stand mixer or a hand blender or whisk beat it together until combined. You want to have a smooth mix.
- Add mild green chilies (drained and chopped), jalapenos (if using), white part of green onion and half of both Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Mix it all together.
- Use any baking dish such as 8×8 inch square dish or 2qt baking dish. Grease it with cooking spray (optional).
- Spread bean dip mix on the dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top evenly.
- Bake in pre heated oven at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 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 quesadilla or on top of a tostada. It’s delicious anyway you serve!
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