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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Why you must try the refried bean dip recipe?
1. Everybody loves a good homemade dip. Refried bean dip is seriously delicious!
2. It’s the ultimate party dip to have on your table!
3. A great dip to make if you are feeding a crowd! This dip is guaranteed crowd pleaser!
5. Requires very few ingredients and comes together quickly in just 10 minutes.
4. Along with heaps of taco seasoning, there are loads of flavors going on in the refried bean dip recipe. This savory bean dip is seriously addictive!
5. Easy to customize. Swap refried beans with your favorite bean or add protein.
6. Enough of me selling it to you! Just go ahead and try, you won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for the 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.
- 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.
- Taco seasoning can be substituted with another 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 refried bean dip?
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl add refried beans, 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), the 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 preheated 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 a quesadilla or on top of a tostada. It’s delicious any way you serve it!
Bean dip recipe variations
- 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.
- Use hot salsa instead of taco seasoning.
- Add protein like ground beef, and shredded chicken to the bean dip recipe.
- Include red bell peppers to the refried bean dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! 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.
This recipe will result in a mildly spicy dip as the recipe calls for Jalapenos and mild green chilies together. It’s not spicy at all as the heat is balanced with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheese. If you can’t handle the 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 it ahead, mix all ingredients spread on a 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 the refrigerator, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake in the oven.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or if using oven, use reheat at 200 degrees F 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl add refried beans, 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), the white part of green onion, and half of both Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Mix it all.
- Use any baking dish such as an 8×8 inch square dish or 2qt baking dish. Grease it with cooking spray (optional).
- Spread bean dip mix on the dish.
- Sprinkle the 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.
- 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!
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Created by Jyothi Rajesh
Jyothi Rajesh is the founder of the food blog, Curry Trail. She lives in Bangalore, India and is the mom of two beautiful kids. Her passion is creating and sharing delicious and easy recipes for the home cook. She’s been blogging since 2007 and many of her recipes have appeared in both online and print publications over the years. Learn more about Jyothi Rajesh.
Comments & Reviews
BECCA K says
AMAZING! I made ot vegan and it was a huge hit. Thank you!
Jyothi Rajesh says
So glad to hear you loved it, thank you for sharing your feedback.
Sandy B. says
so easy to put together and so tasty!
Jyothi Rajesh says
I’m so glad to hear you loved the dip Sandy, thank you!