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.
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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.
Nutrition
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Mary
Could this be done in a crock pot to keep warm?
Beth Pierce
Yes, you can. Cook on low for about 2 hours.
Lorry
So do you put in crock pit to keep it warm ? How do you serve it ?
Beth Pierce
You can make it in a crock pot. Simply cook on low for 2 hours or so.
Kathleen Burns
Will use as a dip option.
Allison
This is the best warm bean dip! I add my own roasted chiles and jalapeños for heat. Husband even asks for it! Thanks.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Allison! So glad that you and your husband like it.
Suzy
This was so tasty! Super easy to make and the touch of cayenne pepper is perfect in it!
Kristen
This dip is so good! Thank you so much for this tasty recipe!
Lima Ekram
Love the refried beans – couldnt stop eating it!
Elizabeth
The perfect dip! Made this for a get together with friends last weekend and they absolutely gobbled it up! Delicious!
Dannii
I have never had a warm dip before. But this looks delicious, and protein packed.
Biana
Yum! This bean dip looks so delicious. Will be perfect for summer picnics and bbqs!