This quick and easy warm bean dip recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. It consists of creamy refried beans mixed with cream cheese, sour cream, green chiles, taco seasoning, and plenty of melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. This Warm Bean Dip is easy to fix, and everyone loves it.
I love to top it with sliced jalapeños, green onions, and tomatoes right down the center of the dip. Since it is a hardy dip, I like to serve good, sturdy tortilla chips, celery, and carrots with this recipe.
Spread leftover dip on quesadillas or burritos, spoon some in a fajita bowl, or serve it as a side dish with some of my favorite Mexican recipes, such as chicken soft tacos, queso dip, and cilantro rice.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat for flavor and texture.
- Refried Beans: You can use either traditional or fat-free refried beans. They both work out well and are delicious.
- Sour Cream: Use full-fat for flavor and texture.
- Taco Seasoning: Homemade taco seasoning is flavor-packed and so easy to make.
- Cheese: Great quality Monterey Jack and cheddar.
- Toppings: Customize it with your favorite toppings, such as tomatoes, red onions, guacamole, jalapeños, Pico de Gallo, green onions, and cilantro.
How To Make Warm Bean Dip
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- In a large skillet over low heat, melt the cream cheese. Stir in the refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning, green chiles, ground cayenne, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon it into a large baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake to gooey perfection and cut some of your favorite toppings and spread them out.
Preparation Tips
- Use good sturdy chips for this recipe, as it is a really hearty dip with lots of gusto.
- Top with tomatoes, red onions, guacamole, jalapeños, black olives, green onions, and cilantro.
- This Warm Bean Dip recipe makes a lot, so if it is just you and the family for movie night, then you may want to cut this recipe in half.
Recipe Variations
- Replace the green chiles with minced jalapeños or serrano peppers.
- Swap the cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheeses for Pepper Jack or a Mexican blend.
- Add ½ cup salsa or drained Rotel tomatoes to the bean mixture.
- Add cooked seasoned ground beef or chicken for extra protein.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make this recipe up to two days in advance. Prep up to the point of baking, but don’t bake. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Remove the dish from the refrigerator 30-40 minutes before baking and warm it to room temperature. Bake as directed.
Make this dip in a crock pot and keep it warm for hours for all your party guests. Instead of spooning it into a baking dish, spoon it into a crock pot and top with the remaining cheese. Heat it on low for 2 hours.
More Party Dips
Warm Cheesy Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 taco Seasoning packet either mild or hot
- 1 (7-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt the cream cheese in a large skillet over very low heat. Stir in the refried beans, sour cream, taco seasonings, green chiles, ground cayenne pepper, ½ cup Monterey Jack Cheese, and ½ cup cheddar cheese; cook until smooth and slightly melted.
- Spoon into a 9×13-inch casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave on reduced power.
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Jessica Formicola
I’ve been looking for yummy dips to make for the Super Bowl, and this bean dip is it!
Aparna
Just a perfect dip recipe for winter times! Can’t wait to try!
Beth Sachs
This has made me so hungry! What a delicious looking dip. I’ll be trying this out at the weekend.
Jenn
This bean dip is SO much better than anything you can buy, and the cheeses really amp up the flavors!
Sandra
This is such an amazing dip recipe!! Can’t wait to make it again!
Mary
Bake at what temperature?
Beth Pierce
Sorry about that Mary. Thanks so much for the heads up. I have a puppy and he is downright crazy and distracting. 350 degrees. I have corrected the recipe.
Catalina
I love beans! And this is such a great idea for our game night!
Katerina @ diethood .com
Oh wow, this looks SO GOOD!! Perfect for entertaining!!
Taylor
This has all the goods!! I can imagine how quickly this gets devoured. YUM!
Cathy
So perfect for holiday parties & game days!